Serological and molecular survey of <it>Leishmania</it> parasites in apparently healthy dogs in the West Bank, Palestine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is caused by <it>Leishmania infantum</it> in all Mediterranean countries. The <it>Leishmania</it> parasite is transmitted by the bite of a corresponding sand fly vector and...

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Main Authors: Hamarsheh Omar, Nasereddin Abedalmajeed, Damaj Safa, Sawalha SamIr, Al-Jawabreh Hanan, Azmi Kifaya, Amro Ahmad, Ereqat Suheir, Abdeen Ziad, Al-Jawabreh Amer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/183