Sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites

J. Alexander, K. Irving, H. Snider, A. Satoskar, Sabra L. Klein (Editor), Craig W. Roberts (Editor)

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Abstract

This chapter discusses sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites. It is part of a collection which brings insight to the treatment and management of infectious diseases; and delineates areas where knowledge is lacking and highlights future avenues of research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSex Hormones and Immunity to Infection
PublisherSpringer
Pages147-186
Number of pages39
ISBN (Print)978-3-642-02154-1
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • gender
  • hormones
  • immunity
  • infection
  • sex
  • parasites

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Alexander, J., Irving, K., Snider, H., Satoskar, A., Klein, S. L. (Ed.), & Roberts, C. W. (Ed.) (2010). Sex hormones and regulation of host responses against parasites. In Sex Hormones and Immunity to Infection (pp. 147-186). Springer.