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Leishmaniasis
New leishmaniasis findings from M. Faulde and co-researchers published
June 9th, 2009
According to recent research from Koblenz, Germany, "Following an outbreak of more than 200 cases of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) during 2004 and 2005 among International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops stationed in the Mazar-e Sharif (MeS) airport area, epidemiological investigations indicated the presence of a local high-density ZCL focus." "Based on ZCL's specific transmission modes, density and seasonality, integrated preventive measures were continuously implemented from February 2006 at a German military camp constructed at MeS," wrote M. Faulde and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Preventive techniques included such...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-09)
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