Malnutrition may be a consequence of energy deficit or micronutrient deficiency. It is considered the most relevant risk factor for illness and death, particularly in developing countries. In this ...

Leishmaniases are endemic neglected tropical diseases caused by the intracellular parasitic protozoa of the genus Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of sandflies. The broad spectrum of clinical ...

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a systemic protozoan disease that is transmitted by phlebotomine sandflies. Poor and neglected populations in East Africa and the Indian sub-continent are particularly ...