Atypical leishmaniasis: A global perspective with emphasis on the Indian subcontinent.

• Published in: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Lovlesh Thakur, Kiran K Singh, Vinay Shanker, Ajeet Negi, Aklank Jain, Greg Matlashewski, Manju Jain
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Azar; Indian
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006659; https://doaj.org/article/a3602a71cff04ea680d13a19da8f0de6

BACKGROUND:Among the neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis continues to be prevalent in many tropical and subtropical countries despite international, national, and local efforts towards its control and elimination over the last decade. This warrants a critical evaluation of such factors as und...