Role of asymptomatic and symptomatic humans as reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis in a Mediterranean context.
<h4>Background</h4>In the Mediterranean basin, Leishmania infantum is the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a zoonosis in which the dog is the primary domestic reservoir, although wildlife may have a leading role in the sylvatic cycle of the disease in some areas. Infection...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-04-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008253 |