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We show antagonisms and synergisms between Schistosoma haematobium, Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura in co-infected hosts in southwest Cameroon. The mean intensity of each of the parasites varied according to whether the co-infecting parasite was S. haematobium, A. lumbricoides, or T. trichiura. Using immunological phenomena already described in the literature, we suggest reasons for these interactions between the parasites.

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Schistosoma haematobium Ascaris lumbricoides Trichuris trichiura synergism antagonism

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Nkengazong, L., Ngoudjou Tchuente, R., Njiokou, F., Wanji, S., Teukeng, F., Enyong, P., & Tazoacha, A. (2013). Antagonisms and synergisms between Schistosoma haematobium and soil transmitted helminths in southwest cameroon. HEALTH SCIENCES AND DISEASE, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.5281/hsd.v11i3.59
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