Reduction of Leishmania donovani infectivity in whole blood using riboflavin and ultraviolet light
Abstract
Leishmaniasis is a vector‐borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania sp. that is transmitted by sandflies. Travelers to endemic areas, and US military personnel stationed in the Middle East, are at risk for contracting the disease.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 25, 2014
- Source ID
- 10.1111/trf.12820
Entities
People
- Aaron M. Thorp
- David A. Leiby
- Heather L. Reddy
- Laura Tonnetti
- Raymond P Goodrich
- Shawn D. Keil
- Suzann K. Doane
Organizations
- American Red Cross
- United States Department of Defense