Emerging Infectious Diseases (Feb 2019)

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

  • Emmanouil A. Fotakis,
  • Ioannis A. Giantsis,
  • Aimilia Avgerinou,
  • Sofoklis Kourtidis,
  • Evangelia Agathaggelidou,
  • Christina Kapoula,
  • Glykeria Dadakou,
  • John Vontas,
  • Alexandra Chaskopoulou

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2502.181359
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 2
pp. 361 – 364

Abstract

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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.

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