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Spatial distribution, Leishmania species and clinical traits of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis cases in the Colombian army.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Aug 2017
Patino Luz H, Mendez Claudia, Rodriguez Omaira, Romero Yanira, Velandia Daniel, Alvarado Maria, Pérez Julie, Duque Maria Clara, Ramírez Juan David
Abstract excerpt
In Colombia, the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common manifestation across the army personnel. Hence, it is mandatory to determine the species associated with the disease as well as the association with the clinical traits. A total of 273 samples of male patients with CL were included in the study and clinical data of the patients was studied. PCR and sequencing analyses (Cytb and HSP70 genes) were...
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