Toxoplasmosis: aspects concerning the epidemiology and the paraimmune prophylaxis
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چکیده
Paraimmunity, as a reactive phenomenon of the host’s organism, induced by various heterogeneous antigens – due to some common antigenic components – appears alongside specific immunity. In bacterial and viral immunology paraimmunity is better known and studied than in parasitic immunology. It is known that, generally speaking, paraimmunity appears simultaneously with specific immunity, induced by the intervention of certain antigens, but it is smaller in intensity than the latter.
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Ocular toxoplasmosis.
PURPOSE To update the current concepts in ocular toxoplasmosis. METHODS Interpretation of recent publications, meeting information and personal experience. RESULTS Most important aspects related to transmision of the parasite and clinical presentation of the ocular disease are discussed. Special issues on diagnosis and therapy are also mentioned. CONCLUSION A correct knowledge of the epid...
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