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Genetic variability of Leishmania infantum in naturally infected dogs in the state of Bahia, Brazil.
Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria - 1 Jan 2000
Carvalho Fábio Santos, Albuquerque George Rêgo, Carneiro Paulo Luiz Souza, Wenceslau Amauri Arias
Abstract excerpt
In Brazil, Leishmania infantum mainly affects humans and dogs. The state of Bahia presents many dogs that are positive for this parasite. Despite the importance of epidemiology in this region, there are still very few studies that have assessed the genetic characteristics of L. infantum. The aim of this study is to investigate the genetic variability of L. infantum isolated identified in naturally infected dogs,...
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