The prevalence of canine <it>Leishmania infantum </it>infection in Sichuan Province, southwestern China detected by real time PCR

The prevalence of canine <it>Leishmania infantum </it>infection in Sichuan Province, southwestern China detected by real time PCR

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is endemic in western China, and becoming an important public health concern. Infected dogs are the main reservoir for <it>Leishmania infantum</it>, and a potential sentinel for human VL in end...

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Main Authors: Wu You-xi, Wang Wen-long, Zhong Ni-na, Xu Ding, Jin Hong-tao, Peng Wei-ping, Shang Li-min, Liu Quan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
<it>Leishmania</it>
Dogs
Prevalence
Real time PCR
China
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/173

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