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Leishmaniasis
Researchers from Harran University, Medical Department provide details of new studies and findings in the area of leishmaniasis
September 30th, 2008
According to a study from Sanliurfa, Turkey, "Antroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is an endemic disease and one of the major health problems in Sanliurfa province located in the southeastern region of Turkey. Leishmania tropica is confirmed as the causative agent of ACL in this region." "In Sanliurfa city alone, the recorded total cases of ACL were 6,817 between 2001 and 2006. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method for identification and differentiation of the Leishmania parasite in comparison to direct microscopic examination of clinical samples. The lesion exudates were...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-30)
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