Cutaneous leishmaniasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of Leishmania species, vectors and reservoirs

Abstract Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is understudied in sub-Saharan Africa. The epidemiology of CL is determined by the species involved in its transmission. Our objectives were to systematically review available data on the species of Leishmania, along with vectors and reservoirs involv...

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Published in:Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors: Romain Blaizot, Gregoire Pasquier, Abdoulaye Kassoum Kone, Alexandre Duvignaud, Magalie Demar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06381-8