Immune Modulation From Trichuris Suis

Mucosal and Systemic Immune Modulation From Trichuris Suis in a Self-infected Individual

Mucosal immunology during helminth infection

The present study investigates the effects of Trichuris suis on human mucosal and systemic immunity in a single self-infected individual.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The included volunteer is a researcher within parasitology with main focus on Trichuris trichiura and Trichiura suis. He planned to infect himself and contacted our department with the purpose of being monitored during this infection for safety (medical supervision) and research reasons. The only clinical criterion for his inclusion in the study was that he was healthy.

Exclusion Criteria:

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