Diagnostic antigens for visceral leishmaniasis: clarification of nomenclatures

Abstract Background Stimulated by the increasing recent use of ‘K’ or ‘rK’ nomenclature for antigens reported for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) diagnostic serology, we wished to give a chronological synopsis of their reporting and the potentially confusing terminology. Methods The literature was exami...

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Main Authors: Tapan Bhattacharyya, Tegwen Marlais, Michael A. Miles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2120-x