An insight into the Leishmania RNA virus.
Leishmania RNA virus is an ancient virus that has coevolved with its protozoan host. The purpose of this article is to convey current understanding of Leishmania RNA virus as it has emerged over the past decade. The potential of the virus to play a role in modulating parasite virulence is also discussed.
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Department of Microbiology, Pt. BD Sharma, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India. drantarikshdeep@hotmail.com
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D000818:Animals; D007891:Leishmania / Q000821:virology*; D019199:Leishmaniavirus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D014774:Virulence / Q000235:genetics