Paper Published in Parasitol Int. leishmaniasis in Zambia

⚫︎ Chambaro HM¶, Hayashida K¶ (¶equally contributed), Moonga LC, Shawa M, Muleya W, Chizimu J, Squarre D, Sugi T, Yamagishi J, Ogata S, Kajihara M, Sawa H, Sanjoba C, Mwase ET, Chilengi R, Munsaka GH, Sarenje KL, Mulunda NR, Mutengo MM, Namangala B, Goto Y*. A high prevalence of dogs seropositive to Leishmania in Zambia.

＞＞　Parasitol Int. 2025. 108:103081.

◆Infection with the parasite Leishmania causes severe health problems in both humans and dogs.
◆For several decades, there have been no reported cases of leishmaniasis in Zambia, Africa.
◆ Here, our recent serological survey of dogs revealed a high prevalence of Leishmania infection in the country.