Sampling is decisive to determination of < i > Leishmania (Viannia) < /i > species

ConclusionsThe type of clinical sample can directly influence the detection and identification ofLeishmania (Viannia) species. Here, we demonstrated that lancet scraping samples consistently allowed the identification of more leishmaniasis cases compared to filter paper imprints or biopsies. This procedure is inexpensive, painless, and easy to implement at the point of care and avoids the need for anesthesia, surgery, and hospitalization and therefore could be used in resource limited settings for both military and civilian populations.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research