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[[File:Leishmania lifecycle.gif |500px|thumb|right| The pathogenesis of visceral leishmaniasis. From: CDC.com [http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/biology.html]]] | |||
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Revision as of 18:09, 27 July 2014
University of Oklahoma Study Abroad Microbiology in Arezzo, Italy[1]
(from left to right) The sandfly vector, gram stain of a blood meal, and the last image is of Leishmaniasis promastigotes from a culture. From: CDC.com [2]
Etiology/Bacteriology
Taxonomy
Description
Pathogenesis
Transmission/Reservoirs
The pathogenesis of visceral leishmaniasis. From: CDC.com [3]
Incubation/Colonization
Epidemiology
Virulence Factors
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Host Immune Response
References
Created by Taylor Caswell Student of Dr. Tyrrell Conway, University of Oklahoma
