Effects of TNF-α and IL-10-819 T>C single nucleotide polymorphisms on urogenital schistosomiasis in preschool children in Zimbabwe.

Amos Marume Theresa Chimponda Arthur Vengesai Caroline Mushayi Jaclyn Kelly Mann Takafira Mduluza

Published in: African journal of laboratory medicine (2021)

Higher TNF-α levels and lower IL-10 levels are potentially protective against schistosomiasis infection. The IL-10-819 TT genotype is potentially protective against infection through its association with lower IL-10 levels.

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