Genes that encodes NAGT, MIF1 and MIF2 are not virulence factors for kala-azar caused by Leishmania infantum
Introduction Kala-azar is a disease resulting from infection by Leishmania donovani and Leishmania infantum.Most patients with the disease exhibit prolonged fever, wasting, anemia and hepatosplenomegaly without complications.However, some patients develop severe disease with hemorrhagic manifestations, bacterial infections, jaundice, and edema dysp