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Inference of population structure of Leishmania donovani strains isolated from different Ethiopian visceral leishmaniasis endemic areas.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 16 Nov 2010
Gelanew Tesfaye, Kuhls Katrin, Hurissa Zewdu, Weldegebreal Teklu, Hailu Workagegnehu, Kassahun Aysheshm, Abebe Tamrat, Hailu Asrat, Schönian Gabriele
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BACKGROUND: Parasites' evolution in response to parasite-targeted control strategies, such as vaccines and drugs, is known to be influenced by their population genetic structure. The aim of this study was to describe the population structure of Ethiopian strains of Leishmania donovani derived from different areas endemic for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as a prerequisite for the design of effective control...
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