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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:15Introduction
- 00:56Technical Procedure
- 09:43Discussion and Results
Optimization of the experimental hamster model for cutaneous leishmaniasis by intradermal injection of Leishmania promastigotes at the dorsal skin. This approach is useful during inoculation, follow-up, characterization of lesions, application of treatments and obtaining of clinical samples. Locomotion, search for food and water, play and social activities are preserved.
Tags
Cutaneous LeishmaniasisDorsal SkinHamstersScreeningAntileishmanial DrugsInoculationUlcerLesion Size MeasurementHamster Model OptimizationGolden HamstersIntradermal InjectionPromastigotesLeishmania SpeciesProgression Of LesionsInfection EvaluationChronic LesionsClinical EvolutionIndurationsUlcersTreatment ApplicationClinical Samples
