Title of article
Molecular Diagnosis of Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Identification of the Causative Leishmania Species in Iran: A Narrative Review
Author/Authors
Eskandari ، Ebrahim Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Memariani ، Mojtaba Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Memariani ، Hamed Biotechnology Research Center - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Mohebali ، Mehdi Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Khamesipour ، Ali Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
From page
148
To page
155
Abstract
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a common form of leishmaniasis in underdeveloped countries. Although CL tends to be self-limiting, it can cause significant scars and may progress to more severe manifestations. Additionally, Leishmania species vary in susceptibility to the available treatments. The selection of treatment and clinical outcome of CL depend on the accurate determination of the Leishmania species. This mini-review aims to provide an overview of the molecular diagnosis techniques such as PCR-based assays, nucleic acid sequence-based amplification, and loop-mediated isothermal amplification utilized in the identification of Leishmania species in Iran.
Keywords
Humans , Iran , Leishmaniasis , Molecular diagnostic techniques
Journal title
Iranian Biomedical Journal(IBJ)
Journal title
Iranian Biomedical Journal(IBJ)
Record number
2761346
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