The levels of cortisol showed to be positively correlated to parasite burden, biochemical parameters (AST/ALT/ALP) related to liver damage, as well pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and IL-1β), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10 and TGF-β), and enzyme (arginase) that may favor the progression of infection. Here, TGFB1 is linked to infection.