Evidence for involvement of Th17 type responses in post kala azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL).

Evidence for involvement of Th17 type responses in post kala azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL).

BACKGROUND: Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL), a dermal sequel of visceral leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania donovani, constitutes an important reservoir for the parasite. Parallel functioning of counter acting immune responses (Th1/Th2) reflects a complex immunological scenario, suggesti...

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Main Authors: Gajendra Kumar Katara, Nasim Akhtar Ansari, Avninder Singh, V Ramesh, Poonam Salotra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3378621?pdf=render

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