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Neuroimmune Pain and Its Manipulation by Pathogens
ABSTRACT Recent studies highlight extensive crosstalk that exists between sensory neurons responsible for pain and the immune system. Cutaneous pain neurons detect harmful microbes, recruit immune cells, and produce anticipatory immunity in nearby tissues. These complementary systems generally protect hosts from infections.
Kevin W. Lozo+2 more
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Atypical visceral leishmaniasis is increasingly reported in immunocompromised patients, including patients with AIDS. A case of visceral leishmaniasis in an HIV-infected Brazilian patient with pulmonary and peritoneal involvement is reported ...
Ada RS Diehl+6 more
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Introduction: Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania, which is transmitted through bites of infected sandflies.
MS ANJUM, U ANSARI, F HUSSAIN, N KALSOOM
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Traditionally, adipocytes have been viewed as energy storage units, which upregulate inflammatory factors in response to obesity. However, emerging evidence demonstrates that adipocytes are highly responsive to systemic infection, and upregulate cytokines and antimicrobial compounds in response.
Matthew C. Sinton, Shingo Kajimura
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A case report on para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: an unresolved mystery
Background Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a dermatosis that occurs 2–3 years after an apparently successful treatment of visceral leishmaniasis (VL).
Md. Mehedi Hasan+6 more
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Challenges in Modeling Complexity of Neglected Tropical Diseases: Assessment of Visceral Leishmaniasis Dynamics in Resource Limited Settings [PDF]
Neglected tropical diseases (NTD), particularly vector-borne diseases (VBD), account for a large proportion of the global disease burden, and their control faces several challenges including diminishing human and financial resources for those distressed from such diseases.
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A case of visceral leishmaniasis mimicking connective tissue disease
Rheumatology &Autoimmunity, EarlyView.
Yucui Li+4 more
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Prolonged Fever in Children: An Inpatient Diagnostic Framework for Infections in Australia
ABSTRACT There are many causes of fever in children, ranging from common and self‐limiting to serious and life threatening. Careful assessment of children with prolonged fever without an obvious or identified source requires detailed history and examination with consideration of infections unique to the specific geographical region and individual ...
Heshani Rupasinghe+3 more
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Leishmaniasis–HIV coinfection: current challenges
José Angelo Lauletta Lindoso,1,2 Mirella Alves Cunha,3 Igor Thiago Queiroz,4 Carlos Henrique Valente Moreira2 1Laboratory of Soroepidemiology (LIM HC-FMUSP), São Paulo University, São Paulo, 2Instituto de Infectologia Emilio ...
Lindoso JAL+3 more
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Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL), caused by protozoans of the genus Leishmania, it is a worldwide of great importance disease. In the northeast region of Brazil, the state of Alagoas has an endemic status for ZVL.
M. A. N. Rocha+3 more
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