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Are you familiar with Jacinto Convit, a Venezuelan physician and scientist? Dr. Convit is a decorated scientist who is remembered for his contributions to understanding leprosy, leishmaniasis, parasitology.

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2021-09-23

of my - the neglected & very tropical
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There are >20 species that cause cutaneous (skin), visceral (mostly liver & spleen) & mucosal leishmaniasis via sand fly bites.
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More info: https://t.co/mEaYLOPybf

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2020-10-23

Closeup detail of on visceral leishmaniasis - 1st blood(meal)

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2016-03-05

Portion of on visceral leishmaniasis: L. donovani protozoan's silent entry into final host cell

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2016-03-02