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Distribution, treatment outcome and genetic diversity of Leishmania species in military personnel from Colombia with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
BMC infectious diseases - 9 Dec 2020
Correa-Cárdenas Camilo A, Pérez Julie, Patino Luz H, Ramírez Juan David, Duque Maria Clara, Romero Yanira, Cantillo-Barraza Omar, Rodríguez Omaira, Alvarado Maria Teresa, Cruz Claudia, Méndez Claudia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Leishmaniasis is one of the most important infectious diseases affecting the Colombian National Army due to the high number of reported cases and exposure throughout military operations in endemic areas. The main aim of this study was to estimate the geographical distribution along with the genetic diversity and treatment outcome of Leishmania species in Colombian military personnel. METHODS: Skin...
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