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TWiP 136: Daniel throws a softball
This Week in Parasitism
English - July 11, 2017 21:12 - 1 hour - 57 MB - ★★★★★ - 433 ratingsLife Sciences Science Natural Sciences eukaryotic microbiology parasite parasitism parasitology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The TWiP Titans solve the case of the Man from Queens with a Blister Burster, and explain the role of inflammatory monocytes during Leishmania infection of the skin.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Daniel Griffin
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Case Study for TWiP 136Patient seen by Daniel in India, 18 yo Islamic college student, left home, living in dorms in south, Hindu couple prepare meals, called dorm parents. He is being seen because developed lump in left side of neck, 1-2 cm mass. Previously completely healthy, no med/surg, no allergies. Prays multiple times a day, observes dietary restrictions. Afebrile, normal, but has 2 cm firm nontender lump inside interior portion of sternocleido mastoid muscle. Not tender. End of November, rainy season. No screens on dorm windows. No animal contact. Ultrasound done, and was helpful. Noticed in his neck over several weeks.
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Music by Ronald Jenkees