Multilocus microsatellite typing of Leishmania infantum isolates in monitored Leishmania/HIV coinfected patients

Multilocus microsatellite typing of Leishmania infantum isolates in monitored Leishmania/HIV coinfected patients

Abstract Background Leishmania infantum is the main etiological agent of both visceral and cutaneous clinical forms of leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean area. Leishmania/HIV coinfection in this area is characterized by a chronic course and frequent recurrences of clinical episodes. The present stud...

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Main Authors: Míriam Tomás-Pérez, Mallorie Hide, Cristina Riera, Liliana Montoya, Anne-Laure Bañuls, Esteve Ribera, Montserrat Portús, Roser Fisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Leishmania infantum
HIV+
Microsatellites
Genetic diversity
Phenetic analyses
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0989-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0989-9

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