Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 60-69
Review Article
The Prevalence of Leishmaniasis in Pakistan: A Review
Shakoor Khan, Nazifullah, Laila Jafri, Abdul Jalal
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
This review is about the most prevalent disease Leishmaniasis at the
various areas of Pakistan. This paper explains Leishmania as the cause of the disease,
geographical distribution of its species, genome, morphology, vector specie, clinical
forms, treatment, control and epidemiology of the Leishmania at various provinces
and cities of Pakistan and its neighboring countries. The paper briefly concludes the
main source of the prevalence of the disease and the precautionary measures that
should be taken against Leishmaniasis