Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in North Africa: a review
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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in North Africa: a review
In North African countries, cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission has been increasing since the 1980s, with a significant increase in the incidence of cases and a spread of the geographical distribution. The disease currently represents a major public health problem with a productivity gap and an impediment for development, which results in dramatic socioeconomic and psycho-sanitary impacts. The...
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عنوان ژورنال: Parasite
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1776-1042
DOI: 10.1051/parasite/2014014