Leishmaniasis: An Evolving Public Health Concern in Thailand
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by flagellated protozoa of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. The 3 main clinical forms of the disease are cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL). Prior to 19...
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Language: | English |
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Mahidol University
2018-07-01
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Series: | Siriraj Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/2655/2605 |