Cutaneous leishmaniasis: An uncommon finding in South-South Nigeria

Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease, is of public health significance, especially in the North-West and North-East Nigeria,which forms the belt of the disease in the country. It is caused by flagellate protozoa of the genus Leishmania and is transmitted through the bite of infected female Ph...

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Main Authors: Benson Uchechukwu Okwara, Edesiri Ejovwoke Ighorodje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2020;volume=23;issue=2;spage=136;epage=140;aulast=