FatReservoir

Importância dos Reservatórios de Parasitas Extra-Vasculares em Gado e Modelos Laboratoriais de Ratinhos

Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT), one of the most important infectious diseases of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa, is caused by multiple Trypanosome species. We recently identified fat as a major parasite reservoir. Yet, it remains unknown the importance fat tropism for AAT. Here, we will characterize the parasite tissue distribution in infected cattle, the importance of fat tropism for the severity of disease and parasite population dynamics.

Instituições / Escolas:

• Instituto de Medicina Molecular Joao Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina