Bacterial superinfection in Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
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Bacterial superinfection in Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
BACKGROUND Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) is a polymorphic disease. It is generally accepted that bacterial superinfection may play a role in the clinical appearance of the lesions and may delay or prevent the healing process. However, the pattern of bacterial pathogens involved has rarely been investigated. MATERIAL/METHODS The aim of this study was to identify the bacterial species ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Science Monitor
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1234-1010
DOI: 10.12659/msm.883345