Studies from Federal University Maranhao Have Provided New Data on HIV/AIDS (Higher Levels of Il-6 and Il-10 Cytokines In Visceral Leishmaniasis-hiv Co-infected Patients From Brazilian High Endemic Area).

Researchers at the Federal University Maranhao in Brazil conducted a study on HIV/AIDS patients co-infected with Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in a high endemic area. The study found higher levels of IL-6 and IL-10 cytokines in these co-infected patients, with a complex immune response and variable cytokine profiles. The research, funded by various organizations, highlighted the importance of specific cytokines like IL-6 and IL-10 in VL/HIV patients. The study concluded that these patients exhibit unique cytokine production or reduction patterns, emphasizing the significance of IL-6 and IL-10 in their immune response. [Extracted from the article]