New endemic focus of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Pakistan and future epidemics threats

Conclusions Leishmaniasis is neglected in Landi Kotal Khyber Agency, the reasons being prevailing security situations and political sensitivity. North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces in Afghanistan are in contact with Afghanis and with local people of Landi Kotal for logistic purposes. They may act as carriers in co-spreading of the species. There are potential risks of cross border transmission, with the probability of future epidemics in the surrounding regions.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research