Fig. 4From: Microbes little helpers and suppliers for therapeutic asthma approachesComparable to allergy, strong Th2 immune responses are induced to eliminate worms. Especially for human-associated worms, infection also leads to the development of an anti-inflammatory immune response in which both anti-inflammatory T and B cells are induced. It is believed that both cell types, which can be induced by the worm itself and by components from its eggs, can prevent the development of allergiesBack to article page