In Vivo Infection with Leishmania amazonensis to Evaluate Parasite Virulence in Mice
Title:
In Vivo Infection with Leishmania amazonensis to Evaluate Parasite Virulence in Mice
Author:
Aoki, Juliana Ide
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (417 seconds)
Series:
Immunology and Infection
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Abstract:
Here, we present a compiled protocol to evaluate the cutaneous infection of mice with Leishmania amazonensis. This is a reliable method for studying parasite virulence, allowing a systemic view of the vertebrate host response to the infection.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/60617