Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin
The TWiPyzoites solve the case of the Uncommon Parasite, and discuss the role of eosinophils in promoting the growth of Trichinella in skeletal muscle.
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Eosinophils and IL-4 support nematode growth (PLoS Path)
Balantidiasis (CDC)
Letters read on TWiP 102
Case study for TWiP 102
This week's case involves a 24 yo housewife, from a village outside of Calcutta. Comes into a tertiary care hosp, 6 month...
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