Prevalence and risk factors associated with Leishmania infection in Trang Province, southern Thailand.

Autochthonous cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania martiniquensis and Leishmania siamensis have been considered emerging infectious diseases in Thailand. The disease burden is significantly underestimated, especially the prevalence of Leishmania infection among HIV-positive...

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Main Authors: Jipada Manomat, Saovanee Leelayoova, Lertwut Bualert, Peerapan Tan-Ariya, Suradej Siripattanapipong, Mathirut Mungthin, Tawee Naaglor, Phunlerd Piyaraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-11-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5714378?pdf=render