TWiP 101: Is it round or is it flat?
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin The doctors TWiP solve the case of the Woman with White Worms, and explain the role of a secreted growth factor from a carcinogenic parasite in wound healing and angiogenesis. Links for this episode: Wound healing growth factor from carcinogenic parasite (PLoS Path) Opisthorchis (CDC) Opisthorchis life cycle (CDC) Image credit Letters read on TWiP 101 Listener Pick Ramon - Ancient Rome was infested with parasites Case study for TWiP 101 This week's case involves an uncommon parasite. Young girl, Send your diagnosis to [email protected] Send your questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to [email protected]
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