, 2007 Leishmaniasis is a geographically widespread severe disease, with an increasing incidence of two million cases per year and 350 million people from 88 countries at risk. The causative agents are species of Leishmania, a protozoan flagellate.
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Visceral leishmaniasis patients display altered composition and maturity of neutrophils as well as impaired neutrophil effector functions [PDF]
, 2016 Immunologically, active visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is characterised by profound immunosuppression, severe systemic inflammatory responses and an impaired capacity to control parasite replication.
Adem, E +19 more
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Current Distribution of Selected Vector‐borne Diseases in Domestic Dogs From Bucharest, Romania
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2025.Serological testing of 317 dogs in Bucharest (2020‐2024) revealed an overall Canine vector‐borne diseases (CVBD) seroprevalence of 8.8%, with Dirofilaria immitis (12.62%) being the most common. Shelter and older dogs had higher infection rates. Climate change and vector expansion may influence pathogen spread, underscoring the need for enhanced ...
Ioana Sandu +3 more
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The Exit of Leishmania infantum from the Proboscis of Phlebotomus perniciosus [PDF]
, 1930 S. Adler, O. Theodor
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The Journal of Cell Biology, 2001 ![][1] Blocking PS (right) reduces Leishmania infection (arrows). Barcinski/Elsevier By faking its own death, Leishmania can gain access to macrophages. Once in the macrophage, say Marcello Andre Barcinski (Universidade de Sao Paulo and Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio ...
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On Leishmania enriettii and Other Enigmatic Leishmania Species of the Neotropics [PDF]
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1997 There are 20 named species of the genus Leishmania at present recognized in the New World, of which 14 are known to infect man. The present paper discusses the biological, biochemical and ecological features, where known, of six species which have not till now been found to cause human leishmaniasis; namely, Leishmania (Leishmania) enriettii, L.
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The Interconnected World of Dermatology and Ophthalmology
JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 389-399, June 2025.Medical science, is an integrated field that shares intricate relationship between various organ systems. Similarly, dermatology is inter‐related with various other specialties including ophthalmology. This article depicts the correlation of ophthalmology and dermatology iterating on the genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases, systemic disorders ...
Gyanesh Rathore +4 more
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Efficacy of Thermotherapy to Treat Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania tropica in Kabul, Afghanistan: A Randomized, Controlled Trial [PDF]
, 2005 BACKGROUND: Pentavalent antimony is the agent recommended for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). Its use is problematic, because it is expensive and because of the potential for drug-associated adverse effects during a lengthy and painful ...
Aram H +23 more
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Molecular characterization of a synthetic neutralizing antibody targeting p67 of Theileria parva
Protein Science, Volume 34, Issue 6, June 2025.Abstract The Theileria parva sporozoite surface antigen p67 is a target of the bovine humoral immune response that generates antibodies capable of providing protection against subsequent infection. As a result, p67 has been the subject of efforts aimed at the development of an anti‐sporozoite subunit vaccine.
Shane Miersch +10 more
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Successful canine infection with cultures of Leishmania infantum (Ch. Nicolle) [PDF]
, 1908 F. G. Novy
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