Diagnosis and Characterization of Leishmania Species in Giemsa-Stained slides by PCR-RFLP

Background: Direct identification of Leishmania species in Giemsa-stained slides without parasite culturing in the areas where multiple species exist, is very helpful. This study was designed to isolate Leishmani spp. from Giemsa-stained smears and to characterize them by PCR technique.Methods: A to...

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Main Authors: E Kazemi-Rad, M Mohebali, H Hajjaran, S Rezaei, S Mamishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-05-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/6086.pdf&manuscript_id=6086