Emerging Leishmania siamensis in Southern Thailand: some facts and perspectives
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Leishmaniasis is an important parasitic infestation. This blood infestation can be seen in many tropical countries in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Indian subcontinent. Focusing on Southeast Asia, this disease is not endemic though it is also a tropical region. In the past, there are sporadic imported cases of leishmaniasis in Thailand. Within the recent year, a new species was declared from southern region of Thailand. The species, namely, Leishmania siamensis has been continuously reported in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent cases. There are several remained questions on this new species. In this specific mini-review, the authors discuss on some facts and perspectives on emerging Leishmania siamensis in Southern Thailand.
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- EP ID EP228027
- DOI 10.1016/S2222-1808(15)60824-6
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