Imported leishmaniasis cases in Cuba (2006–2016): what have we learned

Imported leishmaniasis cases in Cuba (2006–2016): what have we learned

Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected parasitic disease caused by Leishmania spp., which is not endemic in Cuba. However, several factors (such as human activities, climate changes, and tourism) have led to an increase in the number of leishmaniasis cases in all regions, raising diagnosis...

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Main Authors: Ana M. Montalvo, Jorge Fraga, Orestes Blanco, Daniel González, Lianet Monzote, Lynn Soong, Virginia Capó
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Subjects:
Leishmaniasis
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Cuba
Travel medicine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40794-018-0067-3

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