Distribution pattern of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania tropica in Western Afghanistan during 2013-2014

Anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL), caused by Leishmania tropica, is the main cause of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the Herat province, Western Afghanistan. We investigated the role of environmental factors on ACL distribution in Herat. Epidemiological data from 2457 patients were retrie...

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Main Authors: Fakhar, M, Karamian, M, Ghatee, MA, Taylor, WR, Ghohe, H, Rasooli, SA
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017