S. Haematobium Infection and Chemotherapy-Induced Changes in Interleukin-6 and Acute Phase Proteins Associated with Inflammation in School Children in a Schistosomiasis-Endemic Area

Tawanda Chisango^1*, Arthur Vengesai², Agness Farai Nhidza¹, Bongiwe Ndlovu¹, Danai Zhou³, Edson Sibanda⁴ and Takafira Mduluza^1,2

¹School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Kwazulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

²Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare,, Zimbabwe

³Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

⁴Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre, 1574 Alpes Road, Box 6640, Harare, Zimbabwe

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