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Leishmaniasis
Studies from Johnson C. Smith University yield new information about leishmaniasis
August 18th, 2009
"of visceral leishmaniasis, one of the most neglected tropical diseases, are increasing globally. Dogs are considered all important reservoir host for visceral leishmaniasis in people," scientists in the United States report. "The first cases of human visceral leishmaniasis in Vietnam have recently been reported. Blood samples were collected from 41 dogs in rural Vietnam. Sera were examined for antibodies to visceralizing Leishmania spp. by canine immunochromatographic strip assays based on recombinant K39 antigen. Antibodies to Leishmania spp. were not detected in ally of the dogs tested," wrote A.C. Rosypal and colleagues, Johnson C. Smith University. ...
Source: Health Risk Factor Week (2009-08-18)
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