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Revision as of 18:55, 13 January 2011

Overview

The innate response directs the adaptive response for parasitic infections.

Humoral

The humoral response involves the production of IgE. It is stimulated by mast cells producing IL-4 (innate response). It also includes isotype switching of B cells to produce IgE.

Also see Immunity to Parasites