A comparative study of effectiveness of diagnostic tests (r K39 strip, IFAT and bone marrow stained smear) for visceral leishmaniasis.
Background: Iraq is an endemic area for visceral leishmaniasis (VK=L) (kala-azar) which is caused by the intracellular parasite leishmania donovani.
Main Authors: | Raad A. Al sady, Mohammad A. Al faham, Baqur A. Sultan, Mohammed J. Al Tama |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Medicine University of Baghdad
2011-04-01
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Series: | مجلة كلية الطب |
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Online Access: | http://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/915 |
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