Reliable diagnosis of post‐kala‐azar dermal leishmaniasis (<scp>PKDL</scp>) using slit aspirate specimen to avoid invasive sampling procedures

Abstract

Slit aspirates are a simpler and minimally invasive sampling technique for initial screening by serology followed by confirmatory diagnosis of PKDL with microscopy and/or Q-PCR. The simplified procedure has the potential for epidemiological studies and assessment of cure in PKDL.