Leishmanial infection: analysis of its first steps: a review
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 98(7): 861-870, Oct. 2003. ilus
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in En
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ABSTRACT
The first steps in leishmaniasis are critical in determining the evolution of the disease. Major advances have recently been done in understanding this crucial moment. Fundamental research in parasite-vector interaction, parasite biology, insect saliva, and vertebrate host response have shed new light and uncovered a most fascinating and complex moment in leishmaniasis. We review here some of these aspects and we try to connect them in a logical framework.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Psychodidae
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Leishmaniasis
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Insect Vectors
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Leishmania
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil