T. Di Muccio

Molecular confirmation of Leishmania infantum infection in the sand fly vector Phlebotomus neglectus (Diptera: Phlebotominae) in Slovenia.

Leishmania infantum is the primary causative agent of zoonotic leishmaniasis in Europe and is transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies. Although Slovenia is not considered endemic, competent vectors and canine infections have been documented, suggesting conditions that may allow local transmission. During the 2023 sand f...