Leishmaniasis: a review [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Leishmaniasis is caused by an intracellular parasite transmitted to humans by the bite of a sand fly. It is endemic in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Mediterranean region. Worldwide, 1.5 to 2 million new cases occur each year, 350 million are at risk of acquiring the disease, and leishmaniasis...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2017-05-01
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/6-750/v1 |