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Leishmaniases in the European Union and Neighboring Countries

Overview
Journal Emerg Infect Dis
Specialty Infectious Diseases
Date 2021 May 20
PMID 34013857
Citations 28
Authors
Eduardo Berriatua
Carla Maia
Claudia Conceicao
Yusuf Ozbel
Seray Toz
Gad Baneth
Pedro Perez-Cutillas
Maria Ortuno
Clara Munoz
Zarima Jumakanova
Andre Pereira
Rafael Rocha
Begona Monge-Maillo
Elkhan Gasimov
Yves Van der Stede
Gregorio Torres
Celine M Gossner
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Abstract

A questionnaire survey of animal and human health authorities in Europe revealed that leishmaniases are not notifiable in all countries with autochthonous cases. Few countries implement surveillance and control targeting both animal and human infections. Leishmaniases are considered emergent diseases in most countries, and lack of resources is a challenge for control.

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