Leishmaniasis in the Balkans

Leishmaniasis in the Balkans region has emerged as a significant disease in recent years. It was commonly believed that Leishmaniasis was restricted to the Mediterranean area, particularly near the Adriatic Sea coast. However, research over the past 10-15 years has shown that both the vectors and the causative pathogen have been found throughout the Balkan Peninsula, including in non-Mediterranean countries.

In this talk, Dr Sara Savić explored the spread of sand flies and Leishmaniasis across time and regions...