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2023

The estimated distribution of autochthonous leishmaniasis by 𝐿𝑒𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚 in Europe in 2005–2020

Abstract   Background This study describes the spatial and temporal distribution between 2005 and 2020 of human and animal leishmaniasis by Leishmania infantum in European countries reporting autochthonous cases, and highlights potential activities to improve disease control.   Methodology/Principal findings It was based on a review of the scientific literature and data reported by the […]
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Prevalence of asymptomatic Leishmania infection and knowledge, perceptions, and practices in blood donors in mainland Portugal

Abstract   Background Asymptomatic infection is the most common outcome of exposure to Leishmania parasites. In the Mediterranean region, where Leishmania infantum is endemic, studies on the prevalence of asymptomatic infection have often relied on serological testing in blood donors. In Spain, regional studies have shown seroprevalence in blood donors between 1 and 8%; in […]
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Unlocking the potential of snake venom-based molecules against the malaria, Chagas disease, and leishmaniasis triad

Abstract Malaria, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease are vector-borne protozoal infections with a disproportionately high impact on the most fragile societies in the world, and despite malaria-focused research gained momentum in the past two decades, both trypanosomiases and leishmaniases remain neglected tropical diseases. Affordable effective drugs remain the mainstay of tackling this burden, but toxicicty, inneficiency […]
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Alphaviruses Detected in Mosquitoes in the North-Eastern Regions of South Africa, 2014 to 2018

Abstract The prevalence and distribution of African alphaviruses such as chikungunya have increased in recent years. Therefore, a better understanding of the local distribution of alphaviruses in vectors across the African continent is important. Here, entomological surveillance was performed from 2014 to 2018 at selected sites in north-eastern parts of South Africa where alphaviruses have […]
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