Molecular crosstalks in Leishmania-sandfly-host relationships

Sandflies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are vectors of Leishmania parasites, causative agents of important human and animal diseases with diverse manifestations. This review summarizes present knowledge about the vectorial part of Leishmania life cycle and parasite transmission to the vertebrate host. Pa...

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Main Authors: Volf P., Hostomska J., Rohousova I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2008-09-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2008153237