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Leishmaniasis, a protozoan disease in the Old and New World is being transmitted by Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae). The disease is spreading continuously and slowly in Pakistan and neighboring country Afghanistan. Therefore, in view of importance of leishmaniasis this investigation was undertaken to collect, sort-out, consolidate, compile and update account of information on the prevalence of leishmaniasis, vector species, Leishmania parasites and mammalian reservoir host (s) in Pak-Afghan region. New endemic areas of leishmaniasis and species of phlebotomine sand flies have been identified in recent years in Pak-Afghan region. Leishmania (L.) infantum causative organism of visceral leishmaniasis, Leishmania (L.) tropica and Leishmania (L.) major causative parasites of cutaneous leishmaniasis have also been detected in the region. Phlebotomus sergenti was identified as vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kabul city, whereas P. papatasi was observed with a low susceptibility to Afghan L. tropica. P. kazeruni was found naturally infected with amphibian Trypanosoma sp. in Sindh (Pakistan). However, the vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis has not so far been incriminated in Pakistan. The situation of prevalence of leishmaniasis is much alarming and needs to be readdressed by the Health authorities.
- 出版日期2011
