Determination of Leishmania Parasite Species of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Using PCR Method in Central County, Qom Province

Abstract

Background: Leishmaniasis is one of the most important health problems in many areas of Iran. This study aimed to identify leishmania species in patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis using PCR teqnique based on sequencing ITS1 primers in villages of the central county of Qom province.