Proteinases as virulence factors in <it>Leishmania</it> spp. infection in mammals

Proteinases as virulence factors in <it>Leishmania</it> spp. infection in mammals

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Leishmania</it> parasites cause human tegumentary and visceral infections that are commonly referred to as leishmaniasis. Despite the high incidence and prevalence of cases, leishmaniasis has been a neglected disease because it mainly affects deve...

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Main Authors: Silva-Almeida Mariana, Pereira Bernardo Acácio, Ribeiro-Guimarães Michelle, Alves Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
<it>Leishmania</it> spp.
Leishmaniasis
Protease
Proteinase
Lesion
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/160

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