Co-infection with Leptomonas seymouri enhances macrophage survival and promotes intracellular parasite persistence during Leishmania donovani infection
S. K. Das, Pritam Dey Sarkar, Subhajit Biswas
This study shows that Leptomonas seymouri replicates in macrophages and persists during co-infection with Leishmania donovani, enhancing macrophage survival and promoting parasite and virus persistence.
bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology