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Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) refers to the spectrum of infectious disease produced by species of the Leishmania parasite. The parasites spread by the bite of infected sand flies.

Curcumin Effective Against Leishmaniasis Parasite

Curcumin Effective Against Leishmaniasis Parasite

New and more effective treatment for the cutaneous form of the Leishmaniasis disease has been developed.

Therapeutic Evidence on Visceral Leishmaniasis Often Tends to be Neglected

Therapeutic Evidence on Visceral Leishmaniasis Often Tends to be Neglected

Limited evidence on drug safety and efficacy on Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in pregnant women is found to be associated with delayed and ineffective therapeutic choices.

Detailed Genome of Invasive Malaria Mosquito Unveiled

Detailed Genome of Invasive Malaria Mosquito Unveiled

A groundbreaking new reference genome for the Asian malaria vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi has been developed.

New Vaccine for Kala-Azar

New Vaccine for Kala-Azar

School of Biochemical Engineering of IIT-BHU scientists in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU, have tested a vaccine for Kala-Azar.

Vaccines Against Leishmaniasis Layout Disease Treatment Strategy

Vaccines Against Leishmaniasis Layout Disease Treatment Strategy

New strain of Leishmania parasite can be characterized to form the basis of a new controlled human infection model for the disease.

Asian Tiger Mosquito Presents Limited Risk for Zika Virus Outbreaks

Asian Tiger Mosquito Presents Limited Risk for Zika Virus Outbreaks

The Asian tiger mosquito does not pose a major risk for Zika virus epidemics. Zika virus causes congenital deformities, fetal loss, or neurological problems in adults.

New Potential Target for Leishmaniasis Vaccines Discovered

New Potential Target for Leishmaniasis Vaccines Discovered

SHP-1 inhibitors have been discovered as potential therapeutic targets for leishmaniasis vaccines.

Mosquito Bites Might Be Prevented Using Graphene-Lined Clothing

Mosquito Bites Might Be Prevented Using Graphene-Lined Clothing

Mosquito bites could now be prevented using clothes made up of the nanomaterial graphene, which is also an active material in solar cells to tennis rackets.

How Mosquito Fights Off the Malaria Parasite Explained

How Mosquito Fights Off the Malaria Parasite Explained

How the mosquito's immune system combats malaria parasites at multiple stages of development was explained in a new study.

New Statistical Framework to Gauge Impact of Mosquito Control Programs Developed

New Statistical Framework to Gauge Impact of Mosquito Control Programs Developed

New statistical framework developed by scientists can be used to assess mosquito control programs over broad time and space scales.

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