Cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis are amongst the most devastating infectious diseases
of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide. The treatment of these serious diseases …

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is called “the great imitator,” because it can mimic almost all
types of dermatoses. This similarity may sometimes lead to misdiagnosis, resulting in …

The Syrian refugee crisis has precipitated a catastrophic outbreak of Old World cutaneous
leishmaniasis now affecting hundreds of thousands of people living in refugee camps or …

To the Editor: War, infection, and disease have always made intimate bedfellows, with
disease recrudescence characterizing most conflict zones (1). Recently, increasing violence …

After the Arab Spring uprising, Syria descended into a civil war in 2011. By March 2016, the
United Nations reported that 13.5 million Syrians required humanitarian assistance …

Background Health needs of displaced Syrians in refugee hosting countries have become
increasingly complex in light of the protracted Syrian conflict. The primary aim of this study …

Screening of 488 Syrian unaccompanied minor refugees (< 18 years-old) in Berlin showed
low prevalence of intestinal parasites (Giardia, 7%), positive schistosomiasis serology …

Background In the past decade, a large influx of migrants presented in Europe. Their country
of origin was mainly either Syria or Eritrea. Public health institutions in host countries in …

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) has historically been reported from Syria. Since
2011, the country has been affected by a war, which has impacted health and health …

Ongoing failure by the international community to resolve the Syrian conflict has led to
destruction of critical infrastructure. This includes the collapse of the Syrian health system …