Molecular approaches for a better understanding of the epidemiology and population genetics of Leishmania
G Schönian, K Kuhls, IL Mauricio - Parasitology, 2011 - cambridge.org
Molecular approaches are being used increasingly for epidemiological studies of visceral
and cutaneous leishmaniases. Several molecular markers resolving genetic differences …
and cutaneous leishmaniases. Several molecular markers resolving genetic differences …
Leishmaniasis in an era of conflict in the Middle East
RL Jacobson - Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2011 - liebertpub.com
Leishmaniasis is endemic in the Middle East, and both cutaneous and visceral forms are
reported from the region ranging from the Levant to Afghanistan. The potential and proven …
reported from the region ranging from the Levant to Afghanistan. The potential and proven …
Molecular techniques for the study and diagnosis of parasite infection
RG Tavares, R Staggemeier, ALP Borges… - Journal of Venomous …, 2011 - SciELO Brasil
In parasitology, routine laboratory diagnosis involves conventional methods, such as optical
microscopy, used for the morphological identification of parasites. Currently, molecular …
microscopy, used for the morphological identification of parasites. Currently, molecular …
Universal PCR assays for the differential detection of all Old World Leishmania species
S Ogado Ceasar Odiwuor, A Ageed Saad… - European journal of …, 2011 - Springer
For the epidemiological monitoring and clinical case management of leishmaniasis,
determination of the causative Leishmania species gains importance. Current assays for the …
determination of the causative Leishmania species gains importance. Current assays for the …
Diagnosis and identification of Leishmania spp. from Giemsa-stained slides, by real-time PCR and melting curve analysis in south-west of Iran
Background: The aim of present study was describing a real-time PCR assay for the
diagnosis and direct identification of Leishmania species on Giemsa-stained slides in south …
diagnosis and direct identification of Leishmania species on Giemsa-stained slides in south …
Advantages and limits of real-time PCR assay and PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism for the identification of cutaneous Leishmania species in Tunisia
I Ben Abda, F De Monbrison, N Bousslimi… - Transactions of the …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a public health problem in Tunisia, is associated to three
species: Leishmania (L.) infantum, L. major and L. killicki. Accurate and sensitive procedures …
species: Leishmania (L.) infantum, L. major and L. killicki. Accurate and sensitive procedures …
Leishmania taxonomy up for promotion?
G Van der Auwera, J Fraga, AM Montalvo… - Trends in …, 2011 - cell.com
Leishmania taxonomy up for promotion? Page 1 Letters Leishmania taxonomy up for promotion?
Gert Van der Auwera1, Jorge Fraga2, Ana Margarita Montalvo2 and Jean-Claude Dujardin1,3 …
Gert Van der Auwera1, Jorge Fraga2, Ana Margarita Montalvo2 and Jean-Claude Dujardin1,3 …
Leishmania aethiopica: development of specific and sensitive PCR diagnostic test
PCR has proved useful for rapid diagnosis and typing of Leishmania. Lack of specificity to
discriminate between species and/or sensitivity to detect from clinical samples has always …
discriminate between species and/or sensitivity to detect from clinical samples has always …
Infectious Diseases of the Skin II: Non-Dermatophytic Infections
MJ Murphy, A LaChance - Molecular Diagnostics in Dermatology and …, 2011 - Springer
Identification of the pathogenic microbe is essential for selection of the most appropriate
treatment in the majority of cutaneous infections. Historically, the diagnosis of cutaneous …
treatment in the majority of cutaneous infections. Historically, the diagnosis of cutaneous …