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TWiP #14 - Leishmania

This Week in Parasitism

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Exploring Leishmania Pronunciation and Viability as a Parasite

The hosts delve into the pronunciation of 'Leishmania' and its success as a parasite compared to toxoplasma, highlighting the role of vectors. They discuss the presence of viruses in parasites, focusing on the increase in leishmania RNA virus. The chapter also covers different types of leishmaniasis, transmission mechanisms, and the interactions of HIV and Leishmania with dendritic cells.

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