When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
WURZBURG, Germany, July 30 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi
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Leishmania are single-celled pathogens found in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in countries around the Mediterranean. They can be transmitted to humans, as well as to dogs and other animals, through the bite of sand flies. Some Leishmania parasites cause skin ulcers at the site of t . . .
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When tropical parasites use immune cells as a taxi
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Leishmania are single-celled pathogens found in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in countries around the Mediterranean. They can be transmitted to humans, as well as to dogs and other animals, through the bite of sand flies. Some Leishmania parasites cause skin ulcers at the site of t . . .