Leishmanial infection: analysis of its first steps. A review

AUTOR(ES)

Almeida, MC de, Vilhena, V, Barral, A, Barral-Netto, M

FONTE

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2003-10

RESUMO

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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