Role of asymptomatic and symptomatic humans as reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis in a Mediterrane...
Role of asymptomatic and symptomatic humans as reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis in a Mediterranean context
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United States: Public Library of Science
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In the Mediterranean basin, Leishmania infantum is the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a zoonosis in which the dog is the primary domestic reservoir, although wildlife may have a leading role in the sylvatic cycle of the disease in some areas. Infections without disease are very frequent. There is limited information regarding the r...
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Role of asymptomatic and symptomatic humans as reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis in a Mediterranean context
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2460993750
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2460993750
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0008253
