Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Classification of <i>Leishmania</i> spp. Isolated from Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Iran: A Cross-sectional Study.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In Iran, both forms of cutaneous (CL) and visceral leishmaniasis (VL) have been reported; so the accurate species identification of the parasite(s) and the analysis of genetic diversity are necessary. METHODS: 1 enzyme. RESULTS: from the other species. CONCLUSION: Discrimination of Iranian Leishmania isolates using ITS gene gives us this opportunity to detect, identify, and construct the phylogenetic relationship of Iranian isolates.