Methods
135 patients with S. japonicum infection and 25 healthy volunteers were
included in this study, including 84 patients with chronic S. japonicum
infection and 51 patients with advanced S. japonicum infection. Flow
cytometry analysis was performed to evaluate peripheral lymphocytes
including T cells, B cells and NK cells. Blood routine and liver
function test data were analyzed. Ultrasound examination was used to
access liver fibrosis according to the World Health Organization
standard about ultrasound in schistosomiasis.