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Old world cutaneous leishmaniasis and refugee crises in the Middle East and North Africa.

Abstract

The Syrian refugee crisis has precipitated a catastrophic outbreak of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis now affecting hundreds of thousands of people living in refugee camps or trapped in conflict zones. A similar situation may also be unfolding in eastern Libya and Yemen.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Du R
Hotez P
Al-Salem W
Acosta-Serrano A