robotisland OP t1_j3fy935 wrote on January 8, 2023 at 7:29 AM Reply to comment by bettinafairchild in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland Great point. Leishmania never had the fear and stigma surrounding it. Thanks for your reply! Permalink Parent 2
robotisland OP t1_j3fwbwq wrote on January 8, 2023 at 7:06 AM Reply to comment by Thisisnotdelicious in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland I didn't know that most people exposed to leishmania never develop symptoms. Thanks for the info! Permalink Parent 1
robotisland OP t1_j3fvj2o wrote on January 8, 2023 at 6:57 AM Reply to comment by whyyou- in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland This is great info! Thanks so much! So leishmania can only infect immune cells that are phagocytes, right? Permalink Parent 2
robotisland OP t1_j3fuogh wrote on January 8, 2023 at 6:47 AM Reply to comment by NerdWithoutACause in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland Great explanation! Thanks! Permalink Parent 2
robotisland OP t1_j3fun84 wrote on January 8, 2023 at 6:47 AM Reply to comment by provocative_bear in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland Great explanation! Thanks! Permalink Parent 1
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Reply to comment by bettinafairchild in Leishmania is a parasite that targets immune cells. Why is it less dangerous than HIV? by robotisland
Great point. Leishmania never had the fear and stigma surrounding it. Thanks for your reply!