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Investigation of dendritic cell activation and function in a murine model of Plasmodium and Schistosoma co-infection
Objectives
The aim of this project is to investigate how malaria and worm parasites interact to influence the immune response and clinical outcomes of each other in a mouse infection model.
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Rationale and Abstract
Malaria is responsible for over 2 million deaths annually, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Importantly, around 1 billion people in malaria endemic areas are infected with parasitic worms, thus malaria and worm co-infections frequently occur. This will provide new strategies for the design of effective treatments in co-endemic areas.
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Date
Jan 2009 — Dec 2015
Total Project Funding
$327,266
Funding Details
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australia, Australia
Grant ID: 6721052
AUD 358,939
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