schistosomiasis/triacylglycerol

1. The plasma concentrations of low- and high-density lipoproteins (LDL and HDL) were significantly reduced in Brazilian patients with compensated hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni (SM) when compared with healthy individuals, but very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels were unchanged. 2. All

During infection of vertebrate hosts with Schistosoma mansoni,worm eggs trapped in host tissues induce granulomatous lesions that interfere with normal organ functions. Even though both the liver and the intestine are particularly susceptible to egg-induced tissue damage, little information is

Schistosomiasis is a common tropical disease caused by Schistosoma species Schistosomiasis' pathogenesis is known to vary according to the worms' strain. Moreover, high parasitical virulence is directly related to eggs release and granulomatous inflammation in the host's organs. This virulence might

This study was performed to establish the changes in the level of some serum hormones (Follicle stimulating hormone "FSH", Leutinizing hormone "LH" and testosterone) as well as to determine the changes in the concentrations of some testicular lipid parameters (viz., total cholesterol and total

Schistosomiasis is a neglected disease with large geographic distribution worldwide. Among the several different species of this parasite, S. mansoni is the most common and relevant one; its pathogenesis is also known to vary according to the worms' strain. High parasitical virulence is directly