Applications of molecular techniques in classification and identification of Leishmania

doi:10.12140/j.issn.1000-7423.2020.04.019

Abstract

Abstract:

Leishmania species are complex and diverse, and they cause mainly three types of disease: cutaneous leishmaniasis, metastatic mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, and usually-fatal visceral leishmaniasis. The severity of clinical manifestations depends largely on the type of species of Leishmania. Therefore, correct classification and identification of Leishmania are critical for diagnosis and treatment, and for making efficient control strategies. This review introduces the applications of molecular techniques and molecular markers in identification and classification of Leishmania species.

Key words: Leishmania, Leishmaniasis, Molecular technique, Molecular marker, Classification, Identification

CLC Number:

R531.6

LIU Jian-xiu, WANG Jun-yun. Applications of molecular techniques in classification and identification of Leishmania[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY AND PARASITIC DISEASES, 2020, 38(4): 508-513.

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