, , and : An Emerging Triad of Vector-Borne Co-Infections?

Overview

Journal Pathogens

Date 2025 Jan 25

PMID 39860997

Authors

Elianne Piloto-Sardinas

Ana Laura Cano-Arguelles

Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz

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Abstract

Canine leishmaniosis (CanL), caused by the protozoan and transmitted primarily by phlebotomine sand flies, poses significant challenges for zoonotic disease management [...].

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