Leishmaniases are zoonotic vector-borne diseases caused by protozoan parasites of the
genus Leishmania that affect millions of people around the globe. There are various clinical …

In Morocco, cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an endemic disease; it is considered a major
public health problem caused by three species Leishmaniamajor, Leishmaniatropica, and …

Background Phlebotomus (Larroussius) perniciosus and Canis familiaris are respectively
the only confirmed vector and reservoir for the transmission of Leishmania (L.) infantum …

Sandflies are widely distributed around the Mediterranean Basin. Therefore, human
populations in this area are potentially exposed to sandfly-transmitted diseases, including …

Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) and chronic cutaneous leishmaniasis (CCL) are
known to overlap in Central Tunisia. Sandflies were collected using sticky traps and CDC …

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an infectious disease caused by various
species of Leishmania and transmitted by several species of sand flies. CL is among the …

The current spread of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) throughout arid areas of Central
Tunisia is a major public health concern. The main objective of this study is to investigate …

Phlebotomine sand flies are insects of major medico-veterinary significance in the
Mediterranean region, as they may transmit pathogens to animals and humans, including …

Background The sand fly Phlebotomus perniciosus is the main vector of Leishmania
infantum, etiological agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis in the Western Mediterranean …

Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is endemic in the Mediterranean basin. In Tunisia, CVL
is spatially associated with human visceral leishmaniasis (HVL) affecting mostly children …