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Does Fasciola hepatica infection modify the response of acute hepatitis C virus infection to IFN-alpha treatment?
- Source :
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World journal of gastroenterology [World J Gastroenterol] 2005 Dec 28; Vol. 11 (48), pp. 7688-9. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Immunologic response to acute hepatitis C is mainly a Th1 response, whereas fasciolopsiasis is associated with a diverse T-cell response. Interferon-alpha has immunomodulatory effects and enhances Th1 immune response. Fasciola infection could theoretically interfere with the Th1 immune response, even when acquired after an initial response to interferon-alpha treatment for acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We report here the case of a male patient who acquired Fasciola hepatica infection after an initial response to IFN-alpha therapy with a favorable outcome.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1007-9327
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 48
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- World journal of gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16437701
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v11.i48.7688