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==Overview==

==Overview==

The role of the adaptive immune system in parasitic infections is mainly to orchestrate the innate immune reactions to the parasites by producing a specific immune response. This could be done either through the cell-mediated response or through the humoral, antibody response. An important note is that the information given here is generalised as the response to each individual parasite is different as parasites themselves range from parasitc worms to malaria (for more information see the Parasitology section of WikiVet).

The role of the adaptive immune system in parasitic infections is mainly to orchestrate the innate immune reactions to the parasites by producing a specific immune response. This could be done either through the cell-mediated response or through the humoral, antibody response. An important note is that the information given here is generalised as the response to each individual parasite is different as parasites themselves range from parasitc worms to malaria (for more information see the Parasitology section of WikiVet).

*Enhancing macrophage phagocytosis

*Enhancing macrophage phagocytosis

*Involvement in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity

*Involvement in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity

The humoral response to parasitic worms involves the production of [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]. It is stimulated by [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] producing IL-4 ([[Innate Immune System|innate response]]). It also includes isotype switching of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B cells]] to produce [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]].

The humoral response to parasitic worms involves the production of [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]. It is stimulated by [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] producing IL-4 ([[Innate Immune System|innate response]]) which causes isotype switching of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B cells]] to produce [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]].

{{Jim Bee 2007}}

{{Jim Bee 2007}}

[[Category:Adaptive Immune System]]

[[Category:Adaptive Immune System]]