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Phlebotomus perfiliewi transcaucasicus, a Vector ofLeishmania infantumin Northwestern Iran
28 Aug 2009
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Visceral leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania infantum, which is transmitted to humans by bites of phlebotomine sand flies and is one of the most important public health problems in Iran. To identify the vector(s), an investigation was carried out in Germi district, an important focus of the disease in Ardebil province in northwestern Iran, during July-September 2004 and 2005. Using sticky papers, CDC light...
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