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Altered Dendritic Cell-natural Killer Interaction In Kenyan Sex Workers Resistant To Hiv-1 Infection.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-02)
BACKGROUND:
Natural killer (NK) cells are members of the innate immune system that play an important role in the defense against viral infection. They are also involved in the regulation of adaptive immune responses ...
Association of sex work with reduced activation of the mucosal immune system
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)
Background. Unprotected intercourse and seminal discharge are powerful activators of the mucosal immune system and are an important risk factors for HIV transmission. This study was designed to determine if female sex work ...