Initiation and Regulation of Disease in Schistosomiasis
The following sections are included:
Overview
Infection vs. Disease in Human Schistosomiasis
Perinatal Exposure to Schistosomiasis and Its Impact on the Immune Response
Genetic Effects on Susceptibility to Disease
Disease Mediated by Nonimmune Mechanisms
Immunopathology and Its Immunoregulation
Acute Infection
Chronic Infection
Granulomas
Fibrosis
Immunomodulation
Human Schistosomiasis
Experimental Models of Schistosomiasis
Conclusions and Unresolved Questions
Acknowledgment
References