Histological Disorganization of Spleen Compartments and Severe Visceral Leishmaniasis

The spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ responsible for immune surveillance against blood-circulating pathogens. Absence of the spleen is associated with increased susceptibility to systemic spread and fatal infection by different pathogens. Severe forms of visceral leishmaniasis are associated wit...

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Main Authors: Micely d'El-Rei Hermida, Caroline Vilas Boas de Melo, Isadora dos Santos Lima, Geraldo Gileno de Sá Oliveira, Washington L. C. dos-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcimb.2018.00394/full