Characterization of Leishmania isolated from Kala- azar infected patients in Kermanshah using PCR

Abstract

Background: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or Kala-azar is an important parasitic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania including L. donovani and L. infantum. Some evidences show that VL is present in some areas of Kermanshah province and this study aimed to characterize the causative agent of VL in this region.