Canine Leishmania spp. infection in two distinct foci of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis in Tunisia.

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) caused by Leishmania (L.) infantum and L. major, respectively, are endemic in Tunisia.

Evolution of the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in the region of tunis from 1996 at 2012.

Background: The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis is very different according to countries. Therefore, it is always interesting to update the data in Tunisia to better direct control measures.

Aim: The objectives of this survey were to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in the region of Tunis, to study their evolution and to establish various combinations of intestinal protozoa.