Leishmaniasis: An Evolving Public Health Concern in Thailand

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by flagellated protozoa of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted by infection from the bite of an infected sandfly. The 3 main clinical forms of the disease are cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (...

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Main Authors: Patsharaporn Techasintana Sarasombath, M.D., Ph.D., Matthew M Gubin, Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2017-11-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/827/1538