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*The [[Innate Immune System|innate response]] directs the adaptive response for parasitic infections

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==Overview==

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~~'''Humoral'''~~

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The [[Innate Immune System|innate response]] directs the adaptive response for parasitic infections.

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*Production of [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]

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==Humoral==

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**Stimulated by [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] producing IL-4 ([[Innate Immune System|innate response]])

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**Isotype switching of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B cells]] to produce [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]

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The humoral response 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]].

<big>'''Also see [[Immunity to Parasites]]'''</big>

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