Leishmaniasis in Northern Morocco: Predominance of Leishmania infantum Compared to Leishmania tropica

In Morocco, Leishmania infantum species is the main causative agents of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). However, cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) due to L. infantum has been reported sporadically. Moreover, the recent geographical expansion of L. infantum in the Mediterranean subregion leads us to suggest...

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Main Authors: Maryam Hakkour, Mohamed Mahmoud El Alem, Asmae Hmamouch, Abdelkebir Rhalem, Bouchra Delouane, Khalid Habbari, Hajiba Fellah, Abderrahim Sadak, Faiza Sebti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5327287