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Giardia Infection of the Small Intestine Induces Chronic Colitis in Genetically Susceptible Hosts.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 15 Jul 2018
Dann Sara M, Le Christine H Y, Hanson Elaine M, Ross Matthew C, Eckmann Lars
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The lumen-dwelling protozoan Giardia is an important parasitic cause of diarrheal disease worldwide. Infection can persist over extended periods with minimal intestinal inflammation, suggesting that Giardia may attenuate host responses to ensure its survival, although clearance eventually occurs in most cases. IL-10 is an anti-inflammatory regulator critical for intestinal homeostasis and controlling host...
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