Expression of interleukin-4 in schistosomiasis is influenced by age
This study highlights IL-4 and lymphocyte counts as potential immunomarkers for schistosomiasis infection. The age-specific IL-4 association suggests differential immune activation patterns, while persistent lymphocyte elevation across both groups indicates sustained adaptive immune engagement.
Authors
- Sepiso K. Masenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4376-5831)
- Lweendo Muchaili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2808-0319)
- Bislom C. Mweene (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2027-794X)
- Situmbeko Liweleya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8698-5272)
- Gift C. Chama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4161-1876)
- Lukundo Siame (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4810-7352)
- Sydney Mulamfu
- Cornelius Simutanda
- Tresford Lwanga
Institutions
- Livingstone College (US)
- Livingstone Hospital (ZA)
- Mulungushi University (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013176
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05