Method of treatment of parasitic infection using IgE antagonists

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Immunoglobulin – antiserum – antibody – or antibody fragment,... – Binds hormone or other secreted growth regulatory factor,...

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This invention concerns a method for the prevention and treatment of parasitic infection by administering an IgE antagonists. The invention further concerns pharmaceutical compositions and bispecific molecules useful in such method.

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