| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127709 | Acta Tropica | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Real-time PCR is a tool for monitoring parasite load in experimental Trypanosoma cruzi infections. ⺠Curves of parasitemia were generated by real-time PCR and fresh blood examination in acute phase. ⺠Correlation observed between parasite load in blood and in heart tissue in acute and chronic phases. ⺠Highest CCL2, CCL5 and NO levels were coincident with higher load of blood and tissue parasites. ⺠Inflammatory mediators were reduced in chronic phase proportionally to the parasites control.
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Authors
Sérgio Caldas, Ivo Santana Caldas, LÃvia de Figueiredo Diniz, Wanderson Geraldo de Lima, Riva de Paula Oliveira, Alzira Batista CecÃlio, Isabela Ribeiro, André Talvani, Maria Terezinha Bahia,