This book provides a synopsis in English of much of the recent research on leishmaniasis, with a focus on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease as described by researchers around the world, but with a focus on the research from Brazil and the Middle East.

Of all the parasitic diseases, leishmaniasis is one of the most diverse, with a variety of manifestations, from relatively minor cutaneous lesions to deadly visceral infections. It is also widespread, causing human disease in the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa. The environments in which this disease occurs range from desert to tropical jungle to urban habitats.

Contents
Preface
1 Environmental Changes and the Geographic Spreading of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Brazil
2 Transmission to Humans
3 Otorhinolaryngologic Manifestations in Leishmaniasis
4 Molecular Tools for Understanding Eco-Epidemiology, Diversity and Pathogenesis of Leishmania Parasites
5 Geographical and Environmental Variables of Leishmaniasis Transmission
6 The Geospatial Approach on Eco-Epidemiological Studies of Leishmaniasis
7 Conflict Leishmaniasis
8 Molecular Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis, Species Identificationand Phylogenetic Analysis
9 Non-Invasive Molecular Diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis Using Conjunctival Swab Samples
10 Sporotrichoid Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Central Tunisia: Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects
11 Diagnosis of Leishmaniasis in Children
12 New Advances in the Diagnosis of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis
13 Can Attenuated Leishmania Induce Equally Effective Protection as Virulent Strains in Visceral Leishmaniasis?
14 Perspectives for Diagnosis and Control of Leishmaniasis Based on Volatile Organic Compounds
15 Leishmaniasis: Possible New Strategies for Treatment
16 Nanoparticle Technology: An alternative approach for Leishmaniasis Treatment
17 Treatment and Control of Leishmaniasis Using Photodynamic Therapy
18 Utilization of Composites and Nanocomposites Based on Natural Rubber and Ceramic Nanoparticles as Control Agents for Leishmania braziliensis
19 Alkylphospholipids and Leishmaniasis
20 Metal-Based Therapeutics for Leishmaniasis
21 Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Leishmania Infection

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