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RAPD-PCR reveals genetic polymorphism among Leishmania major strains from Tunisian patients.
BMC infectious diseases - 14 Jul 2015
Yazidi Rihab, Bettaieb Jihene, Ghawar Wissem, Jaouadi Kaouther, Châabane Sana, Zaatour Amor, Ben Salah Afif
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BACKGROUND: Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (L.) major is endemoepidemic in the Center and South of Tunisia. The clinical course of the disease varies widely among different patients and geographic regions. Although genetic diversity in L. major parasites has been suggested as a potential factor influencing their pathogenic variability, little information on genetic polymorphism among L....
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