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Leishmaniasis Research in Kenya: Parasite-Vector-Host Associations

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Leishmaniasis

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSA,volume 171))

Abstract

Clinically speaking, there are 2 types of leishmaniasis in Kenya, visceral leishmaniasis, or kala-azar, caused by Leishmania donovani and cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by L. aethiopica, L. major, L. tropica (a recent discovery), and L. donovani (post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis). These will each be discussed from a historical perspective, then from a perspective of current research on Leishmania parasite-vector-host associations.

The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the U. S. Army, the U. S. Department of Defense or the Government of Kenya

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  1. P. Perkins

    Present address: Department of Entomology, Walter Reed, Army Institute of Research, Washington, DC, 20307-5100, USA

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  1. Kenya Medical Research Institute, P.O. Box 54840, Nairobi, Kenya

    P. Lawyer, J. Githure, Y. Mebrahtu, P. Perkins, R. Muigai & J. Leeuwenburg

  2. U.S. Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya, Box 401, A.P.O. New York, 09675, USA

    P. Lawyer, Y. Mebrahtu & P. Perkins

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Lawyer, P., Githure, J., Mebrahtu, Y., Perkins, P., Muigai, R., Leeuwenburg, J. (1989). Leishmaniasis Research in Kenya: Parasite-Vector-Host Associations. In: Hart, D.T. (eds) Leishmaniasis. NATO ASI Series, vol 171. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1575-9_25

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