Knock, knock, knocking on Europe's door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey

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dc.contributor.authorTunalı V.
dc.contributor.authorÖzbilgin A.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T08:03:22Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T08:03:22Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractLeishmaniasis epidemiology is currently undergoing substantial transformations in both Turkey and Europe, signifying potential implications for public health. This review analyzes the evolving patterns within Turkey and their potential ramifications for Europe. Within Turkey, the dynamics of leishmaniasis are undergoing noteworthy alterations, manifesting in a rise in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases and the emergence of Leishmania major and Leishmania donovani. These transformations are predominantly driven by factors such as the distribution of vectors, human activities, climate fluctuations, and migration. Across Europe, particularly in countries within the Mediterranean basin, leishmaniasis is endemic, primarily attributed to Leishmania infantum. Recent evidence suggests a resurgence of the disease even in previously non-endemic areas, propelled by climate change, urbanization, and migration. The changing landscape of leishmaniasis in Turkey carries direct implications for Europe. The presence and distribution of Leishmania tropica, L. major, and L. donovani raise concerns regarding cross-border transmission. Turkeyʼs strategic position along migration routes further compounds the risk, alongside the facilitative effects of climate change and host mobility. Embracing a One Health approach with public awareness campaigns should be a priority. To ensure the protection of public health in Europe, it is imperative to adopt a proactive approach by establishing robust surveillance mechanisms, implementing preventive measures, and cultivating collaboration with Turkey. The invaluable experience, strategic geographical location, and well-established infrastructure of Turkey make this collaboration crucial in effectively addressing the evolving dynamics of leishmaniasis and its potential impacts on Europe. © 2023 The Authors
dc.identifier.DOI-ID10.1016/j.crpvbd.2023.100150
dc.identifier.issn2667114X
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/12253
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherElsevier B.V.
dc.rightsAll Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
dc.subjectAlbania
dc.subjectAzerbaijan
dc.subjectBosnia and Herzegovina
dc.subjectCatalonia
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectCroatia
dc.subjectcutaneous leishmaniasis
dc.subjectCyprus
dc.subjectdisease surveillance
dc.subjectdisease transmission
dc.subjectFrance
dc.subjectGeorgia (republic)
dc.subjectGreece
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjecthuman activities
dc.subjectincidence
dc.subjectItaly
dc.subjectLeishmania donovani
dc.subjectLeishmania major
dc.subjectLeishmania tropica
dc.subjectMalta
dc.subjectNavarre
dc.subjectnonhuman
dc.subjectPortugal
dc.subjectpublic health
dc.subjectReview
dc.subjectrisk assessment
dc.subjectrural area
dc.subjectseroprevalence
dc.subjectTurkey (republic)
dc.subjectvisceral leishmaniasis
dc.titleKnock, knock, knocking on Europe's door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey
dc.typeReview

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