Browsing by Subject "Helminth Infections"
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Effects of Helminth Infections on Type-2 Immune Responses in children with asthma
(Makerere University, 2023-11-14)Background: Both asthma and helminths demonstrate a predominant type-2 immune response. Additionally, helminths have been demonstrated to have immuno-modulatory roles in allergic conditions such as asthma. Therefore, the ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth infections among preschool age children in Nyabyeya Parish, Budongo Sub-County, Masindi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2016-11)Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), though classified among the neglected tropical diseases, are a major public health concern in Uganda among other sub-Saharan African countries. Poor sanitation and hygiene, ...