Species of the genus Leishmania (Trypanosomatidae) are parasitic protists that are
transmitted to vertebrates by the bites of female sandflies (Phlebotominae) and are the …

Leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum is a vector-borne zoonotic disease endemic
in southern Europe, but which is spreading northwards. Millions of dogs, cats and other non …

Multi-host pathogens that infect various animal species and humans are considered of great
importance for public and animal health. Leishmania spp. parasites are a characteristic …

This review article summarizes the situation of canine leishmaniosis in Germany. Published
case studies on infections with Leishmania (L.) infantum in either humans or dogs are …

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 …

Leishmaniosis caused by the protozoon Leishmania infantum that is transmitted through the
bites of infected phlebotomine sandflies is of major veterinary concern in Greece. The …

Background Leishmania spp. are zoonotic protozoans that infect humans and other
mammals such as dogs. The most significant causative species in dogs is L. infantum. In …

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 …

Leishmania infantum is the etiological agent of canine leishmaniosis (CanL) in Europe,
where it is endemic in the Mediterranean region, with dogs being considered the major …

Abstract Background Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a zoonotic disease caused by
Leishmania (L.) infantum. It is endemic to several tropical and subtropical countries but also …