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Genetic diversity and structure in Leishmania infantum populations from southeastern Europe revealed by microsatellite analysis.
Parasites & vectors - 5 Dec 2013
Gouzelou Evi, Haralambous Christos, Antoniou Maria, Christodoulou Vasiliki, Martinković Franjo, Živičnjak Tatjana, Smirlis Despina, Pratlong Francine, Dedet Jean-Pierre, Özbel Yusuf, Toz Seray Özensoy, Presber Wolfgang, Schönian Gabriele, Soteriadou Ketty
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The dynamic re-emergence of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in south Europe and the northward shift to Leishmania-free European countries are well-documented. However, the epidemiology of VL due to Leishmania infantum in southeastern (SE) Europe and the Balkans is inadequately examined. Herein, we aim to re-evaluate and compare the population structure of L. infantum in SE and southwestern (SW) Europe....
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