Safety of hookworm infection in individuals with measurable airway responsiveness: a randomized placebo‐controlled feasibility study

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Authors

Johanna Feary · University of Nottingham

Andrea Venn · University of Nottingham

Alan Brown · University of Nottingham

Doreen Hooi · University of Nottingham

Franco H. Falcone · University of Nottingham

Kevin Mortimer · University of Nottingham

David I. Pritchard ·

Abstract

Hookworm infection did not cause clinically significant exacerbation of airway responsiveness and was well tolerated. Suitably powered trials are now indicated to determine the clinical effectiveness of hookworm infection in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Asthma and respiratory diseases Insects and Parasite Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical & Experimental Allergy

Volume 39, Issue 7, pp. 1060-1068

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2009.03187.x

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