key: cord-0038542-2lcci1hp
authors: nan
title: Announcement
date: 2004-03-23
journal: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
DOI: 10.1016/0035-9203(86)90031-3
sha: 8f902644eff5d3a20f0d3eadce65853ff3960340
doc_id: 38542
cord_uid: 2lcci1hp

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to prevent Leishmania infections. However, ANDER-SON et al. (1983) using one antibody of isotype IgG, suggests that the mechanism of this antibody-mediated protection may be C' independent.

Finally, according to HANDMAN & HOCKING (1982) , isotype IgG,b promotes L. major killing in vitro and isotypes IgGra or IgGs are cytotoxic to promastigotes in the presence of complement. These last observations have to be confirmed in several in vivo systems to distinguish the mechanism by which these antibodies are protective. Their use may allow the identification of the Leishntania antigens inducing effective immunity. This intensive introductory course in epidemiology is intended for physicians and other persons with a professional interest in health in tropical countries. The course will provide participants with basic skills in the epidemiological assessment of local health problems and service priorities, and in the planning of field studies. It will be conducted in English. 

Leishmania. In: Advances in Parasitology