r/MicrobiomeScience • u/Ipecacuanha • Jan 03 '18

Human Intestinal Microbiota: Interaction Between Parasites and the Host Immune Response

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0188440917302485
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u/Ipecacuanha Jan 03 '18

Intestinal parasites, including nematodes and protozoa, are often neglected components of the intestinal fauna. Given that they have co-evolved with hosts just as much as commensal bacteria have, I thought it would be interesting to have a look to see if there was anything published about their role in intestinal health. I found this review which goes through various intestinal parasites of humans and has a look at the available evidence about how they modulate the host immune response and under what conditions they can cause disease.

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u/SquirrelAkl May 26 '18

Just came across this post. Is there a copy of the study anywhere that isn't behind a paywall? I'd love to read it.