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Leishmaniasis Genetics
New leishmaniasis genetics findings from University of Colombo, Department of Parasitology published
July 29th, 2008
New research, 'Clinical manifestations of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka - possible evidence for genetic susceptibility among the Sinhalese,' is the subject of a report. "Human cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania donovani, a pathogen more usually associated with visceral leishmaniasis, is now endemic in Sri Lanka. This report details the characteristics of 200 patients with locally acquired CL, who were recruited prospectively for an ongoing study into the genetic susceptibility to CL in Sri Lanka," scientists in Colombo, Sri Lanka report. "In each case, the CL was confirmed by the demonstration of amastigotes in a direct smear and/or...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-29)
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