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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=122585419-12082008>Can someone provide
a simple explanation of the effect of parasitic infection on
IgA?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=122585419-12082008>My understanding is
that low-level infection raises IgA levels. (<A
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11379439">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11379439</A>)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=122585419-12082008>Is this
accurate? And if so, do you have any supporting evidence you might
share?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=122585419-12082008>Many thanks in
advance for any assistance you may provide.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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