SAND FLY SALIVA: TOWARD A VACCINE AGAINST LEISHMANIASES

Sand fly saliva: toward a vaccine against leishmaniases

Leishmaniases are a group of sand fly-borne diseases caused by protozoan parasites from species sensory play of Leishmania genus.These diseases are reported in about 100 countries with a prevalence of 12 million people infected and incidence of 2 million people per year, putting approximately 350 million people at risk of the infections.Leishmanias

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Rhinoscleroma, light at the end of the tunnel

Rhinoscleroma is a rare, disfiguring granulomatous inflammatory lesion caused by Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis.This condition is commonly encountered in otorhinolaryngology practice and its presentation to an ophthalmologist seldom occurs.Ocular involvement occurs as an extension from Tinctures nasal cavity.The management has been challenging with hi

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