Simple Summary Dogs are the main host of Leishmania infantum, a parasite that causes an
incurable disease called canine leishmaniasis. This parasite is transmitted through the bite …

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a vector‐borne disease caused by Leishmania infantum
and is transmitted by female phlebotomine sand flies primarily between animals and …

Diagnosis of leishmaniasis has always been a major challenge as its clinical features
resemble some other commonly occurring diseases such as tuberculosis, typhoid, and …

Canine leishmaniosis is a potentially life-threatening disease which is spreading
geographically in the Old and New Worlds, where different diagnostic procedures …

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is a vector-borne disease of
great veterinary and medical significance. Prevention of CanL requires a combined …

Miltefosine, the only oral drug approved for the treatment of leishmaniasis—a parasitic
disease transmitted by sandflies—is considered as a success story of research and …

Companion vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are an important threat for pet life, but may also
have an impact on human health, due to their often zoonotic character. The importance and …

Infection with Leishmania parasites can lead to severe disease in humans and dogs, which
act as a reservoir in zoonotic transmission. An increasing number of reports suggest that …

Limited data is available on feline leishmaniosis (FeL) caused by Leishmania infantum
worldwide. The LeishVet group presents in this report a review of the current knowledge on …

Latin America encompasses diverse geographical, cultural and socio-economic conditions,
which are reflected in the challenges for infectious disease control in the region. One of the …