Identification of Leishmania Species in Naturally Infected Sand Flies from Refugee Camps, Greece

Abstract

High infection rates of Leishmania donovani and L. tropica were detected in Phlebotomus spp. sand flies collected from refugee camps in Greece, indicating increased risk of infection among local populations. Detection and treatment of leishmaniasis, community education, and vector control are essential measures to prevent pathogen transmission and protect public health.

Keywords

• Leishmania tropica
• Leishmania donovani
• sand flies
• refugee camps
• parasites
• Greece