Publications by authors named "Taylor-Anne Gorman"
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the previously overlooked role of mammalian skin as a reservoir for arthropod-borne protozoan parasites, particularly trypanosomes, which are known for causing Human African Trypanosomiasis.
- Research reveals that significant amounts of trypanosomes can be found in the skin even without detectable levels in the blood, suggesting that the skin could play a crucial role in the transmission of these parasites to vectors like the tsetse fly.
- The findings call for updated diagnostic methods and control strategies, emphasizing that the evolutionary pressures of transmission may encourage the parasites to invade tissues, potentially leading to more severe health issues.
