RT Journal
A1 Friedrich MJ
T1 HElminth infections and hiv
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD September 19
VO 308
IS 11
SP 1081
OP 1081
DO 10.1001/2012.jama.11948
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/2012.jama.11948
AB 
Millions of individuals in this region, including young children who are infected with HIV, are co-infected with helminths, which can cause anemia, malnutrition, and impaired cognitive development. There is also evidence that helminth infections undermine the body's response to vaccines and induce immunosuppressive responses.