TWiP 199: Chagas kisses Cruzi and Brucei bites
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The TWiP team solves the case of the Traveler to Tanzania with a Purple Lesion, and discuss Mosquirix, the first vaccine approved for Plasmodium parasites.
Hosts:\\xa0Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier,\\xa0Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula
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- Historic malaria vaccine (Nature)
- Efficacy and safety of RTS,S/AS01 (Lancet)
- Letters read on TWiP 199
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Case Study for TWiP 199
Gentleman in 40s, repeated intestinal issues, diagnosed with Giardia and treated, a year later again, again not feeling well. Stool testing shows Blastocystis and Endolimax nana. Lives in NYC area, single, active socially with different partners, no other medical problems, does take PREP for AIDS. Exam and labs normal except for stools. HIV negative. Treated with metronidazole, no impact on symptoms. Coincides with successful encounters.\\xa0\\xa0
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Music by\\xa0Ronald Jenkees
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