Leishmaniasis in Germany

Emerg Infect Dis. 2003 Jul;9(7):872-5. doi: 10.3201/eid0907.030023.

Abstract

In 2000, a reference center was created to systematically record leishmaniases in Germany. We analyzed 58 cases of leishmaniases imported during a 2-year period. These findings will serve as a baseline for the sandfly vector's anticipated northward move because of global warming and as an advisory for immunocompromised persons traveling to leishmaniasis-endemic areas.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leishmania / isolation & purification
  • Leishmaniasis / drug therapy
  • Leishmaniasis / epidemiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Travel

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents