To ascertain which genes are involved in the outcome of Leishmania infantum infection and immunopathology of human visceral leishmaniasis (VL), we investigated the transcriptional profile of whole blo
APACHE–Acute Physiological and Chronic Health Evaluation, SOFA–Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, ICU–intensive care unit, CVP–central venous pressure, ScvO–central venous oxygen saturation, OR–odds
BACKGROUND Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is relevant for human and animal public health. Several factors have been associated with the risk of Leishmania infantum infection in dogs. However, dog owner c