| Literature DB >> 25640990 |
David L Sacks1, Peter C Melby2.
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.Entities:
Keywords: animal models; leishmaniasis; liver; sand fly; skin; spleen
Mesh:
Year: 2015 PMID: 25640990 DOI: 10.1002/0471142735.im1902s108
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Protoc Immunol ISSN: 1934-3671