Immune response to asymptomatic infections by Entamoeba histolytica and other enteric pathogens in pregnant women and their infants in a high HIV burdened setting in Zimbabwe.

CONCLUSION: Pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines are highly raised in lactating mothers with asymptomatic enteric pathogens hence there is need to check cytokine profiles in pregnant women and their infants to assist in decision making linked to treatment and prevention in times of pandemics. PMID: 30583941 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: J Microbiol Immunol Infect Source Type: research