HRM–PCR is an accurate and sensitive technique for the diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis as compared with conventional PCR

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BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is considered one of the main health problems in Iran. Therefore, it is required for control and therapeutic purposes, an accurate and fast tool for the diagnosis and identification of Leishmania species. METHODS: In the present study, three techniques, including microscopic examination, conventional PCR, and high-resolution melting (HRM)-PCR, have been evaluated, to find...

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