[Immunology of infection by Trichinella spiralis sensu stricto].
The different aspects of immune response to the nematode Trichinella are considered. The enteral and parenteral phases of infection are evaluated in detail as regards the contribution of different participants: cells (mast cells, lymphocytes, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages), antibodies, complement, inflammation mediators, interleukins etc. The genetic regulation of the immune response, the modulation of the immune system by the parasite and finally the situation as regards vaccination are discussed.
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D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D014235:Trichinellosis / Q000276:immunology*
Immunologia dell'infezione da Trichinella spiralis sensu stricto.