Infection by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi causes intestinal changes B-1 cells dependent.

Evaluating the histopathological and morphometric changes caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum chagasi infection either in the presence or absence of B-1 cells. Wild-type Balb/c and XID mice were used. Half of XID mice received B-1 cells adoptive transfer (XID + B1).