AI Article Synopsis
- Leishmaniases are tropical diseases affecting both humans and animals, often overlooked in healthcare discussions.
- In Zambia, researchers found Leishmania infantum in three local mixed-breed dogs that hadn't traveled abroad.
- This discovery indicates the possible emergence of leishmaniasis in Zambia, urging healthcare professionals to consider it in their diagnoses.
Article Abstract
Leishmaniases are neglected tropical diseases of humans and animals. We detected Leishmania infantum in 3 mixed-breed dogs in Zambia that had no travel history outside the country. Our findings suggest presence of and probable emergence of leishmaniasis in Zambia, indicating the need for physicians and veterinarians to consider the disease during diagnosis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8962896 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2804.212378 | DOI Listing |
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