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ArticleParasitology research2003

Morbidity and immune response to natural schistosomiasis in baboons ( Papio anubis).

Idle Farah, Andreas Börjesson, Thomas Kariuki, Dorcas Yole, Mbaruk Suleman, Jann Hau, Hans-Erik Carlsson

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Idle FarahDivision of Comparative Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, BMC Box 572, 751 23, Uppsala, Sweden.
Andreas Börjesson
Thomas Kariuki
Dorcas Yole
Mbaruk Suleman
Jann Hau
Hans-Erik Carlsson
Uppsala University · SEInstitute of Primate Research · KENational Museums of Kenya · KE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The morbidity and immunological response to naturally acquired Schistosoma mansoni infection in a population of wild baboons ( n=28) was investigated. Serum obtained from the baboons was assayed for adult worm (SWAP) and schistosome egg (SEA)-specific immunoglobulin (Ig)G and IgM antibodies. The animals were euthanised, perfused to recover adult schistosome worms and schistosome-related pathology was assessed. Nineteen animals (68%) had high serum levels of SWAP-specific IgG antibodies and 15 (54%) had high levels of SEA-specific IgG antibodies. Nine animals (32%) had high levels of SWAP-specific IgM antibodies and six (21%) had high levels of SEA-specific IgM antibodies. Mild schistosome-related pathology was noted in 18 animals (64%). However, adult schistosome worms were recovered from only three animals (10%). The results indicate a high exposure to schistosomiasis for free-ranging baboons inhabiting an endemic area, as evidenced by the high prevalence of parasite-specific humoral antibody response. However, this high exposure is associated with low worm recovery and mild pathology. In addition, parasite-specific IgM antibodies provided a good indicator of an active schistosome infection.

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PapioAnimalsFemaleHost-Parasite InteractionsImmunoglobulin MIntestinesKenyaLiverMaleMonkey DiseasesParasitic Diseases, AnimalSchistosoma mansoniSchistosomiasis mansoniImmunoglobulin M

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