Emerging infectious diseases · 2007 · 106 citations · 10 references
Veterinary MedicineDermatologyInfectious DiseasesDermatopathologyDiagnostic ParasitologyParasitologyInfectious DermatosesMedical ParasitologyMolecular Diagnosis Of ParasitesParasitic Disease DiagnosisSkin InfectionsTropical ParasitologyDiagnostics Of Parasitic DiseasesImmunopathology Of LeishmaniasisLeishmaniasis Of The SkinLeishmaniasis PathogenesisLeishmaniasis PathologyTropical Dermatology
During the past 20 years, cutaneous leishmaniasis has emerged as a major public health threat in Morocco. We describe distribution of Leishmania major and L. tropica in Morocco and a new focus of cutaneous leishmaniasis due to L. infantum. We recommend using molecular techniques to diagnose suspected leishmaniasis cases.
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