Current understandings on the immunology of leishmaniasis and recent developments in prevention and treatment.

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Published in Br Med Bull on July 17, 2006

Authors

M T M Roberts1

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcs WR5 1JG, UK. Mark.Roberts@worcsacute.wmids.nhs.uk

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