Sentences with phrase «of leishmaniasis»
Research by Lancaster University published in the open access journal Parasites and Vectors suggest that using bacterial controls to stop the spread of leishmaniasis could sometimes have the opposite effect to that intended, by benefiting flies carrying the parasite.
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Another study warns of a notable reservoir of leishmaniasis in dogs in southern Britain, acquired from travelling to the Mediterranean area, where the parasite is endemic.
«Therefore, we think that the presence of leishmaniasis is more due to the close cultural contacts of the Egyptians and the Nubians.»
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Kala - Azar, a virulent form of leishmaniasis, has killed some 40 000 people in southern Sudan, say WHO officials.
The method has been successfully tested on mice models of leishmaniasis.
Now there is a need for clinical trials with humans in order to verify its safety as an adjuvant in the treatment of leishmaniasis.
The new vaccine leverages intimate knowledge that Marques's team has gained living and working on the edge of leishmaniasis outbreak regions.
The outbreak regions closest to the United States of leishmaniasis, the disease caused by the parasite, have come within roughly 300 miles of the border.
The CDC has, and will continue to, test stray dogs, which are most at risk, but to this point no cases of the leishmaniasis have been confirmed in these animals.
The Center is continuing its research into the cause of this outbreak and priority is being given to dogs of any breed that exhibit symptoms indicative of leishmaniasis.
He hopes to improve knowledge about geographic and demographic distribution of leishmaniasis and to improve its prevention and treatment in animals and people.
The team from Lancaster University were studying sandflies» interactions with bacteria, to find a new way to control the sandfly populations, and curb the spread of leishmaniasis.
Dr Rod Dillon said: «We're looking at using bacteria to stop the spread of Leishmaniasis, but it turns out that the Leishmania parasite works as a kind of probiotic and reduces the mortality of the fly.»