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Leishmaniasis
Scientists at St. Vincent's Hospital publish new data on leishmaniasis
December 2nd, 2008
According to recent research published in the Journal of Travel Medicine, "Leishmaniasis is a protozoan infection rarely reported in Australia." "However, with the advent of increased international tourism and migration of refugees from endemic regions, leishmaniasis has emerged as an increasing]), imported infection. We report 20 cases (17 cutaneous, 2 visceral, and 1 post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis)," wrote D. Stark and colleagues, St. Vincent's Hospital. The researchers concluded: "These data highlight the range of species causing leishmaniasis imported in Australia and demonstrate the importance of species identification in determining...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-02)
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