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Human hookworm infection enhances mycobacterial growth inhibition and associates with reduced risk of tuberculosis infection.


ABSTRACT: Soil-transmitted helminths and Mycobacterium tuberculosis frequently coincide geographically and it is hypothesized that gastrointestinal helminth infection may exacerbate tuberculosis (TB) disease by suppression of Th1 and Th17 responses. However, few studies have focused on latent TB (LTBI) infection, which predominates globally. We performed a large observational study of healthy adults migrating from Nepal to the UK (n=645). Individuals were screened for LTBI and gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) infections. A significant negative association between hookworm (HW) and LTBI-positivity was seen (OR=0.221; p=0.039). HW treatment did not effect LTBI conversions. Blood from individuals with HW had a significantly greater ability to control virulent mycobacterial growth in vitro than from those without, which was lost following HW treatment. There was a significant negative relationship between mycobacterial growth and eosinophil counts. We also analysed differential gene expression among individuals with and without HW infection, pre- and post- anti-helminth treatment. Eosinophil-associated differential gene expression characterised the whole blood transcriptome of hookworm infection and correlated with improved mycobacterial control. These data provide a potential alternative explanation for the reduced prevalence of LTBI among individuals with HW infection, and possibly an anti-mycobacterial role for helminth-induced eosinophils.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE122737 | GEO | 2018/12/26

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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