Recombinase-based amplification coupled with lateral flow chromatography for the specific and sensitive detection and identification of in cutaneous leishmaniasis patients.

Introduction: Cutaneous leishmaniases (CL), a wide range of cutaneous diseases caused by diverse species of genus parasites, are among the most neglected infectious diseases. While they are non-fatal, CL are highly morbid with disfiguring lesions, which could be chronic, leaving lifelong unsightly scars; they are combined with psychological distress and social stigma. The efficiency of treatment highly depends on the infecting species.