Publications by authors named "Karissa Crawford"
Microbiol Spectr
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leishmaniasis is a rare but underreported disease in the U.S., primarily affecting travelers and migrants, with an annual incidence of only a few dozen cases, making true rates difficult to ascertain.
- From September 2021 to August 2022, a national reference laboratory tested 218 specimens, identifying 50.5% as positive, mostly linked to subgenus species causing cutaneous or mucocutaneous diseases.
- The study underscores the need for improved molecular testing and reveals a higher-than-reported incidence of mucosal leishmaniasis and greater genetic diversity within species found in the Americas.
