Article
Correlation between presence of Leishmania RNA virus 1 and clinical characteristics of nasal mucosal leishmaniosis.
Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology - 1 Jan 2000
Ito Marcos Massayuki, Catanhêde Lilian Motta, Katsuragawa Tony Hiroshi, Silva Junior Cipriano Ferreira da, Camargo Luis Marcelo Aranha, Mattos Ricardo de Godoi, Vilallobos-Salcedo Juan Miguel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Mucosal leishmaniosis (ML) is a severe clinical form of leishmaniosis. Complex factors related to the parasite and the host are attributed to the development of mucosal lesions. Leishmania RNA virus 1 (LRV1) can disrupt immune response, and may be the main determinant of severity of the disease; it should be investigated. OBJECTIVE: To study the existence of clinical differences between patients...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
