Plasmodium falciparum coinfection is associated with improved IgE and IgG3 response against hookworm antigens
Sakyi SA, Wilson MD, Adu B, Opoku S, Brewoo A, Larbi A, Baafour EK, Tchum SK, Saahene RO, Aniagyei W, Sewor C, Courtin D, Cappello M, Gyan B, Amoani B. Plasmodium falciparum coinfection is associated with improved IgE and IgG3 response against hookworm antigens. Health Science Reports 2022, 5: e672. PMID: 35734341, PMCID: PMC9195015, DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchL3 stage larvaeAlbendazole treatmentHookworm infectionImmune responseNonendemic controlsPlasmodium falciparum coinfectionsIron deficiency anemiaHookworm treatmentVaccine effectivenessIgG3 responsesIgG responsesAntibody profileSingle doseDeficiency anemiaIgG3 antibodiesBlood samplesIgEProtein malnutritionControl groupVaccine developmentHigh levelsSerum samplesIgG3Stage larvaeInfection