Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Animal models for the analysis of immune responses to leishmaniasis.
- Journal:
- Current protocols in immunology
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Sacks, David L & Melby, Peter C
- Affiliation:
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
This unit focuses on the murine model of cutaneous leishmaniasis and models of visceral leishmaniasis in mice and hamsters. Each basic protocol describes the methods used to inoculate parasites and to evaluate infections with regard to lesion progression and visceralization, and quantification of parasite load.
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