First molecular epidemiological study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Libya.

First molecular epidemiological study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Libya.

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major public health problem in Libya. The objective of this study was to investigate, for the first time, epidemiological features of CL outbreaks in Libya including molecular identification of parasites, the geographical distribution of cases and possib...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Amro, Aisha Gashout, Hamida Al-Dwibe, Mohammad Zahangir Alam, Badereddin Annajar, Omar Hamarsheh, Hend Shubar, Gabriele Schönian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3378605?pdf=render

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