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Reproductive effort decreases antibody responsiveness
The prevalence and intensity of parasitic infection often increases in animals when they are reproducing. This may be a consequence of increased rates of parasite transmission due to reproductive effort. Alternatively, endocrine changes associated with reproduction can lead to immunosuppression. Her...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Artigo |
| Language: | Inglês |
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1997
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| Online Access: | https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1688535/ https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.1997.0141 |
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