[Leishmaniasis in Algiers: epidemiologic data].

Z Harrat; M Belkaid

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[Leishmaniasis in Algiers: epidemiologic data].

Z Harrat·M Belkaid

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The authors review the situation on human and canine leishmaniasis observed in Algiers during the period 1990-1997. 1800 sera have been tested by IFAT. The frequency of canine leishmaniasis rises to 37%. 25% of the positive dogs are asymptomatic. The canine leishmaniasis annual fluctuations seem to vary from one year to another, with an increase of number of cases comparing with the last period. Human leishmaniasis is also increasing in Algiers, where 22 cases of HVL and 40 cases CL have been notified. Nine strains of Leishmania (5 from dogs and 4 from human) were isolated and identified by isoenzymes eletrophoresis technique. All stocks were belonging to Leishmania infantum complex. To complete the study, the seasonal dynamic of phlebotomine sandflies was carried out in the same area where 2959 specimens have been captured. The results showed the predominance of P. perniciosus and P. longicuspis, the main vectors of visceral leishmaniasis in Algeria.

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Z Harrat, M Belkaid. 2003. [Leishmaniasis in Algiers: epidemiologic data].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14582298/

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