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TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
Volume 21, Issue 4, Pages 157-160Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2005.02.002
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Asthma has reached epidemic proportions globally. This has been attributed by many to improved hygiene. The frequent failure of conventional pharmaceuticals to manage the disease has led to the introduction of parasites as a potential alternative therapy for asthma and other immunological diseases. In this article, we briefly review the immunological rationale underpinning therapeutic parasitic infection, describe recently initiated trials, and highlight potential risks and benefits of introducing parasites into patient cohorts.
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