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Trypanosoma Cruzi and Chagas' Disease
Norma Andrews Part 1: Trypanosoma Cruzi is a protozoan parasite that causes Chagas’ disease in humans. Andrews describes the lifecycle of the parasite as well as the progression of the disease. A good lecture for undergraduates in a microbiology or parasitology class or medical students.
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Leishmania spp and Leishmaniasis
Norma Andrews Part 2: Andrews gives an interesting history of the discovery of Leishmania parasites as the causative agent of Leishmaniasis in humans. Parasite lifecycle and control of transmission are also covered. A good lecture for undergraduates in a microbiology or parasitology class or medical students.



Cell Invasion and Intracellular Survival
Norma AndrewsPart 3: In this research lecture, Andrews describes recent advances in what is known about cell invasion and intracellular survival of both Trypanosoma cruzi and Leishmania. Suitable for graduate students in cell biology or microbiology.