Leishmaniasis Overview

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease that is known to be transmitted by 90 different species of sandflies which carry 20 Leishmania species that cause human infection particularly in endemic countries.

Book Content and Focus

Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention of Leishmaniasis aims to provide information on this vector-borne disease and explore strategies for diagnosis and treatment. The book begins with an overview of leishmaniasis which includes historical and future perspectives of the disease. It also discusses the clinical manifestation of the disease, mechanisms of infection, therapeutic strategies, diagnostics, prevention, and cure of Leishmania parasite.

The book goes on to explain new insights and challenges in the development of promising drug targets, biomarkers identification and advance vaccination strategies against leishmaniasis.

Chapter Contributions

Chapter contributions bring together diverse areas of expertise making Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention of Leishmaniasis a comprehensive resource. It aims to bring together elements of leishmaniasis into one place and be a valuable resource for researchers, health care professionals, and graduate students working in the field of leishmaniasis.

Key Topics Covered

- Provides an overview of Leishmania and leishmaniasis, including its history, transmission, clinical picture, and treatment.

- Discusses novel approaches to study parasite infection and treatment.

- Explores recent advances in the development of diagnostic kits, drug development, and various vaccination strategies.