Effective immuno-therapeutic treatment of Canine Leishmaniasis.

BackgroundCanine Leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by the L.infantum species is one of the biggest threats to the health of the South American canine population.Chemotherapeutics currently used for the treatment of CanL fail to induce a total parasite clearance while inducing numerous side effects.As CanL is an immunomodulated disease, the use of immuno-

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Pulmonary Talcosis in an Immunocompromised Patient

The first case of pulmonary talcosis or talc pneumoconiosis related to inhalation of talc during its extraction and processing in mines was described by Thorel in 1896.Pulmonary talcosis is most commonly seen secondary to occupational exposure or intravenous (IV) drug abuse and, occasionally, in excessive use of cosmetic talc.Based on literature re

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Influence of Steatite and Fly Ash on the Fresh-Hardened Properties and Micromorphology of Self-Compacting Concrete

This experimental study investigates the effect of steatite and fly ash on the fresh and hardened properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC).Accordingly, ordinary Portland cement (53 grade) was replaced with various fractions of fly ash (10% and 20%) and with various percentages (5%, 10%, chandal sevilla 23/24 15%, 20%, and 25%) of steatite by we

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