Abstract
Leishmaniasis is a neglected vector-borne tropical disease caused by intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. The disease represents a major global public health problem, with 1.5 to 2 million cases annually worldwide. Leishmania infantum causes visceral leishmaniasis, which is the most fatal form of the disease and responsible for more than 90% of leishmaniasis deaths. …