Evaluation of a Direct PCR in Comparison with Routine Microscopy and In Vitro Culture for Diagnosis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Background: Cutaneous leishmainasis (CL) is highly prevalent in several provinces of Iran, having been increased during the recent decade. The diagnosis of CL in most of clinical laboratories is usually performed using routine microscopy. However, this method is not sensitive enough, and the assessm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2007-03-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/2926 |