Leishmaniasis is caused by an intracellular parasite transmitted to humans by the bite of a
sand fly. It is endemic in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Mediterranean region …

Background Among the neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis continues to be
prevalent in many tropical and subtropical countries despite international, national, and local …

Macrophages are the major host cells for Leishmania parasites, and determine the fate of
infection by either limiting or allowing growth of the parasites, resulting in development or …

This pre-eminent work has developed over six editions in response to man's attempts to
climb higher and higher unaided, and to spend more time at altitude for both work and …

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is the most severe form of leishmaniasis caused by protozoan
parasites of the genus Leishmania. Hepatomegaly is one of the most frequent clinical …

Infectious diseases (IDs) are life-threatening illnesses, which result from the spread of
pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. IDs are a major …

The aim of this study was to explore epidemiological, serological, entomological, and social
aspects of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in new foci in Nepal. The study was conducted in 11 …

Leishmaniasis is a disease complex caused by the protozoan parasite, Leishmania with
clinical manifestations ranging from cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) with skin lesions to …

Background: Apart from the rarity of the visceral leishmaniasis (VL) cases in high altitude (>
2000 ft), the combination triad of VL, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndrome …

Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a debilitating disease and without treatment, a
fatal disease which burdens the most impoverished communities in northeastern India …