The TWiPyzoites solve the case of the Uncommon Parasite, and discuss the role of eosinophils in promoting the growth of Trichinella in skeletal muscle.
TWiP 76: Herpesvirus worms its way out
- September 2, 2014
- Tagged as: cytokine, gamma herpesvirus, gamma interferon, H. polygyrus, helminth, IL4, latency, parasite, parasitism, S. mansoni, TH2 response
Vincent and Dickson discuss how infection of mice with helminths induces cytokines that reactivate a latent gamma-herpesvirus.