2004
DOI: 10.1007/s12016-004-0004-2
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Echinococcosis and allergy

Abstract: The larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis are involved in parasitic diseases in humans: cystic echinococcosis (CE) ("hydatid disease") and alveolar echinococcosis (AE), respectively. Both diseases and parasites have tight links with allergy because of the immunological characteristics that contribute to maintain the larvae in their human host as well as their potential in inducing clinical anaphylactic reactions in some patients. Clinical observations in patients and data obtained from… Show more

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“…One aspect that is likely to be important in the control of such immunological mechanisms is the influence of CD4+ T-helper lymphocytes as they may impact on treatment of echinococcosis (Vuitton, 2004). As indicated earlier, self-cure is a common feature of CE infection in sheep (Zhang and Zhao, 1992;Cabrera et al, 2003), and it most likely also happens in human populations in hyper-endemic areas as patients with calcified cysts are often reported (Moro et al, 2005;Macpherson et al, 2004).…”
Section: T Cell Responses and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…One aspect that is likely to be important in the control of such immunological mechanisms is the influence of CD4+ T-helper lymphocytes as they may impact on treatment of echinococcosis (Vuitton, 2004). As indicated earlier, self-cure is a common feature of CE infection in sheep (Zhang and Zhao, 1992;Cabrera et al, 2003), and it most likely also happens in human populations in hyper-endemic areas as patients with calcified cysts are often reported (Moro et al, 2005;Macpherson et al, 2004).…”
Section: T Cell Responses and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Components of the 'adaptive immune system' were mostly addressed as mediators of enhanced type I allergy. Structures of pathogens leading to sensitization and IgE production or cross-reactivity with existing IgE could serve as allergens themselves (59)(60)(61). IgE antibodies, but even more important IgM and IgG antibodies, also form soluble multimeric antibodyantigen immune complexes.…”
Section: Infections As Cofactors Of Anaphylaxismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Infection can occur when humans eat foods contaminated with canine feces or pet dogs that harbor eggs on their fur and then touch their fingers to their lips. 2 Anaphylaxis, including urticaria, edema, and respiratory symptoms, may occur in persons infected with E. granulosus. Shock may result if fluid from the cyst is released into a host who has developed IgE from previous leakage of fluid.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Shock may result if fluid from the cyst is released into a host who has developed IgE from previous leakage of fluid. 2 A severe anaphylactic shock response can result from release of fluid from the cyst, either spontaneously or after trauma or surgery. 2 This study was undertaken to attempt to determine the risk factors for anaphylactic shock to minimize the risk for perioperative anaphylaxis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%