Immunization of Rabbits with Nematode Ascaris lumbricoides Antigens Induces Antibodies Cross-Reactive to House Dust Mite Dermatophagoides farinae Antigens.

The article presents a study which discusses the relationship between helminthic infection and allergic diseases. Rabbits with nematode ascaris lumbricoides (Al) antigens were immunized to determine the cross-reactivity of anti-ascaris and antibody elements. Results shows that immunization of rabbits with ascaris antigens from human parasite Al induced the production of antibodies cross-reactivity to house dust mite (HDM) antigens.