Mechanisms of resistance and susceptibility to experimental visceral leishmaniosis: BALB/c mouse versus syrian hamster model
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Several animal models have been established to study visceral leishmaniosis (VL), a worldwide vector-borne disease affecting humans and domestic animals that constitutes a serious public health problem. BALB/c mice and Syrian hamsters are the most widely used exp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-02-01
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Series: | Veterinary Research |
Online Access: | http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/39 |