The Problem of Mixing up of Leishmania Isolates in the Laboratory: Suggestion of ITS1 Gene Sequencing for Verification of Species

Background: Leishmaniasis is endemic in Iran. Different species of Leishmania (L.) parasites are causative agents of this disease. Correct identification of Leishmania species is important for clinical studies, prevention, and control of the diseases. Mix up of Leishmania isolates is possible in th...

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Main Authors: H Mahmoudzadeh-Niknam, F Abrishami, M Doroudian, M Moradi, MH Alimohammadian, P Parvizi, GhR Hatam, M Mohebali, V Khalaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-03-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/164