The leishmaniases are a group of diseases caused by the protozoan parasite belonging to
the genus Leishmania. In the New World, although dogs are considered the main parasite …

Leishmaniosis is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoans of the genus Leishmania,
which are transmitted to vertebrates, including cats, through the bites of female …

Background Feline leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum is often associated with
feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection; however, the role and clinical significance of …

Background Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by obligate intracellular protozoa
of the genus Leishmania. This infection is characterized by a wide range of clinical …

Abstract Background Three species of Leishmania cause disease in humans in Israel and
are endemic in the Middle East: Leishmania infantum, Leishmania tropica and Leishmania …

Abstract Background In endemic areas, Leishmania infantum and feline immunodeficiency
virus (FIV) co-infection occurs in cats, and may favour a progressive course of feline …

Leishmaniosis is the third most important vector-borne disease in humans, preceded by
malaria and lymphatic filariasis, and it is considered endemic in tropical and subtropical …

Simple Summary Leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum is a parasitic disease of
people and animals transmitted by sand fly vectors. Although dogs in south and central Italy …

Background Cats are now recognized as competent hosts for Leishmania infantum and a
blood source for sand fly vectors. Although canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is endemic in …

The aim of this study was to investigate the coinfection of feline retroviruses (feline
immunodeficiency virus—FIV, and the feline leukemia virus—FeLV) with Leishmania …