J. A. Y. S. Amarathunge

Feasibility of a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based approach for the detection of Leishmania parasites in microscopic fields as an adjunct diagnostic tool for leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, is ranked among the top 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by the World Health Organization and constitutes a significant global public health burden. In Sri Lanka, cutaneous leishmaniasis is the predominant clinical form, and the disease is consi...