Sequencing of hsp70 for discernment of species from the Leishmania (Viannia) guyanensis complex from endemic areas in Colombia

Abstract Background Colombia is ranked very high among countries with the highest numbers of endemic Leishmania species (n = 9) causing human disease. Although much effort has been devoted to generating simple and specific tools for Leishmania species identification, challenges remain in the discrim...

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Main Authors: Juliana Hoyos, Mariana Rosales-Chilama, Cielo León, Camila González, María Adelaida Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05438-w