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Saliva of <i>Lutzomyia longipalpis</i> sibling species differs in its composition and capacity to enhance leishmaniasis
29 Jul 1994
Abstract excerpt
Leishmania donovani chagasi parasites, transmitted by sandflies of the Lutzomyia longipalpis species complex, normally cause visceral leishmaniasis. However, in Central America infections frequently result in cutaneous disease. We undertook experiments to investigate the possible influence of sandfly saliva on the course of infection. Erythemas caused by feeding sandflies correlated well with the levels of the...
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