[HTML][HTML] Leishmania tarentolae: Taxonomic classification and its application as a promising biotechnological expression host

S Klatt, L Simpson, DA Maslov… - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
In this review, we summarize the current knowledge concerning the eukaryotic protozoan
parasite Leishmania tarentolae, with a main focus on its potential for biotechnological …

Leishmaniasis in an era of conflict in the Middle East

RL Jacobson - Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2011 - liebertpub.com
Leishmaniasis is endemic in the Middle East, and both cutaneous and visceral forms are
reported from the region ranging from the Levant to Afghanistan. The potential and proven …

Electrospray encapsulation of toll-like receptor agonist resiquimod in polymer microparticles for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis

AD Duong, S Sharma, KJ Peine, G Gupta… - Molecular …, 2013 - ACS Publications
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the intracellular protozoan, Leishmania. A current
treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis involves the delivery of imidazoquinolines via a …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular detection and identification of Leishmania DNA and blood meal analysis in Phlebotomus (Larroussius) species

L Remadi, N Chargui, M Jimenez… - PLoS neglected …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Phlebotomus (Larroussius) perniciosus and Canis familiaris are respectively
the only confirmed vector and reservoir for the transmission of Leishmania (L.) infantum …

[HTML][HTML] An outbreak of Leishmania major from an endemic to a non-endemic region posed a public health threat in Iraq from 2014-2017: Epidemiological, molecular …

MMM Al-Bajalan, SMA Al-Jaf, SS Niranji… - PLoS neglected …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected worldwide, zoonotic, vector-
borne, tropical disease that is a threat to public health. This threat may spread from endemic …

Asymptomatic Visceral Leishmania infantum Infection in US Soldiers Deployed to Iraq

RM Mody, I Lakhal-Naouar… - Clinical Infectious …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), due to Leishmania infantum, is a persistent
intracellular parasitic infection transmitted by the bite of infected sand flies. Symptomatic VL …

[HTML][HTML] Field evaluation of a 0.005% fipronil bait, orally administered to Rhombomys opimus, for control of fleas (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) and phlebotomine sand …

DM Poché, Z Torres-Poché, A Yeszhanov… - PLoS neglected …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Plague (Yersinia pestis) and zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (Leishmania major) are two
rodent-associated diseases which are vectored by fleas and phlebotomine sand flies …

Operation United Assistance: infectious disease threats to deployed military personnel

CK Murray, HC Yun, AE Markelz, JF Okulicz… - Military …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
As part of the international response to control the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the
Department of Defense has deployed military personnel to train Liberians to manage the …

Detection of high Leishmania infantum loads in Phlebotomus perniciosus captured in the leishmaniasis focus of southwestern Madrid region (Spain) by real time PCR

E González, A Álvarez, S Ruiz, R Molina, M Jiménez - Acta tropica, 2017 - Elsevier
Since 2010 a human leishmaniasis outbreak has been notified in southwestern Madrid
region that still remains active. Entomological surveys have been carried out in the affected …

Are phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) really attracted to UV-light sources?

T de Freitas Milagres, M López-de-Felipe, OS da Silva… - Acta Tropica, 2024 - Elsevier
Phlebotomine sand flies are the sole confirmed vector of leishmaniosis, a group of endemic
and re-emerging diseases in southern European countries such as Spain. Light traps are …