Identification of Leishmania Species in Naturally Infected Sand Flies from Refugee Camps, Greece.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 25(2): 361-364, 2019 02.
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| ID: mdl-30346269
ABSTRACT
High infection rates of Leishmania donovani and L. tropica were detected in Phlebotomus spp. sand flies collected from refugee camps in Greece, indicating increased risk of infection among local populations. Detection and treatment of leishmaniasis, community education, and vector control are essential measures to prevent pathogen transmission and protect public health.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Psychodidae
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Leishmaniose
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Campos de Refugiados
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Leishmania
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article