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Genetic variation of cutaneous leishmaniasis causative species in Ethiopia.
Scientific reports - 18 Dec 2025
Girma Selfu, Gemeda Mesfin Tafesse, Woldesemayat Adugna Abdi, Alemayehu Dawit Hailu, Ayele Abaysew, Eshetu Semira, Zewdu Feleke Tilahun, Molla Eshetu, Yosef Tizita, Nigussie Shimelis, Bitew Molalegne, Bobosha Kidist, Gadisa Endalamaw
Abstract excerpt
In Ethiopia, three Leishmania species are linked to Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL): Leishmania aethiopica, L. tropica, and L. donovani. Among these, L. aethiopica is the most commonly reported cause. The clinical presentations of CL are broadly classified into localized (LCL), mucocutaneous (MCL), and diffuse cutaneous CL (DCL) forms. There is limited data on the genetics of these pathogens, despite the different...
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