From pre-oral secretions to gut digestion: How do Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae handle Leishmania major?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0334553
Abstract: Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL), caused by Leishmania major, is a neglected tropical disease affecting impoverished populations. Current treatments are limited by cost, resistance, and side effects, highlighting the need for affordable, sustainable interventions. Lucilia sericata… read more here.
Keywords: oral secretions; leishmania major; larvae; digestion ... See more keywords