Detection of <i>Leishmania</i> DNA in saliva among patients with HIV/AIDS in Trang Province, southern Thailand

Pandey, Netranapha; Siripattanapipong, Suradej; Leelayoova, Saovanee; Manomat, Jipada; Mungthin, Mathirut; Bualert, Lertwut; Naaglor, Tawee; Siriyasatien, Padet; Phumee, Atchara; Piyaraj, Phunlerd

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“…55 Leishmania donovani complex infections could be considered an emerging infection in Thailand because there had been very limited report of the infection. 56 However, there was a report that cats were reservoir host of L. donovani complex in southern Thailand. 57 As a result, domestic infection was not impossible.…”

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Risk Factors of Leishmania Infection among HIV-Infected Patients in Trang Province, Southern Thailand: A Study on Three Prevalent Species

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Manomat

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The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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There are two main species of Leishmania reported in Thailand, that is, Leishmania siamensis and Leishmania martiniquensis. Moreover, leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania donovani complex were also reported. There is still a lack of information concerning risk factors of Leishmania infection in Thailand. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of Leishmania infection caused by these three species among HIV-infected patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in HIV clinic at Trang Hospital, Thailand. Nested PCR and sequencing were performed to detect Leishmania DNA in blood and saliva samples and identify Leishmania species. A standardized questionnaire was used to interview individuals. A total of 526 patients were recruited in this study. Sixty-three (12.0%) were positive for L. siamensis, 24 (4.6%) were positive for L. martiniquensis, and 23 (4.4%) were positive for L. donovani complex. Risk factors of L. siamensis infection included using intravenous drug (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.01, 95%

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