**5. Macrophages in disorders**

#### **5.1 Pathogen hosting macrophages**

Generally, macrophages destroy pathogens by phagocytosis. However, some pathogens live in macrophages by interrupting this phagocytosis processes. This phenomenon hides pathogens from immune system and provides them environment to reproduce themselves. Tuberculosis-inducing mycobacterium and Leishmania species are well known [13].
