CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
The genus Leishmania, composed of over 20 species of parasites, is responsible for leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by sandfly vectors. Leishmaniasis can manifest in cutaneous forms (localized, mucocutaneous, diffuse, or disseminated) or visceral form (VL), the latter being potentially fatal if left untreated. The global impact of leishmaniasis is substantial, with millions …