Progress in the diagnosis of leishmaniases depends on the development of effective
methods and the discovery of suitable biomarkers. We propose firstly an update …

Unicellular flagellates of the family Trypanosomatidae are obligatory parasites of
invertebrates, vertebrates and plants. Dixenous species are aetiological agents of a number …

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with two main clinical forms: cutaneous and
visceral leishmaniasis. Diagnosis of leishmaniasis is still a challenge, concerning the …

Leishmania infantum is a vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted by phlebotomine sand
flies and dogs are considered the main reservoir of the parasite. Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) …

Vector-borne diseases constitute a diversified group of illnesses, which are caused by a
multitude of pathogens transmitted by arthropod vectors, such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks …

Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed radical changes in climate, landscape,
and ecosystems. These events, together with other factors such as increasing illegal wildlife …

The trypanosomatid protist Leishmania tarentolae is a saurian-associated parasite vectored
by the Sergentomyia minuta sand fly. This study aimed to confirm the circulation of L …

Leishmaniasis (or the leishmaniases), classified as a neglected tropical parasitic disease, is
found in parts of the tropics, subtropics and southern Europe. Leishmania parasites are …

Abstract Background Pentavalent antimonials (Sb (V)) such as meglumine antimoniate
(Glucantime®) and sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam®) are used as first‐line treatments for …

The extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by Leishmania can contribute to the establishment
of infection and host immunomodulation. In this study, we characterized the shedding of EVs …