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To synthesize global surveillance data and epidemiological evidence on imported cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis across mobile populations in non-endemic regions.

August 14, 2026MicroorganismsOpen Access

Epidemiology of Imported Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Narrative Review

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EBE. Dimitra BednarUniversity of Toronto MCMarcus ChengThe Alfred Hospital SSS. SalazarUniversity of Toronto

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Narrative review reveals shifting patterns of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis among mobile populations, highlighting the risk of local transmission in non-endemic regions.

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To synthesize global surveillance data and epidemiological evidence on imported cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis across mobile populations in non-endemic regions.
Conducted a narrative review analyzing regional and global surveillance network data for imported cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL).
Evaluated clinical, demographic, and travel-related characteristics to differentiate patterns between Old World and New World leishmaniasis.
Identified rising burdens of imported CL among international travelers, migrants, and displaced individuals driven by increased mobility and climate-driven vector expansion.
Established that imported cases act as sentinels for potential autochthonous transmission in non-endemic areas containing competent sand fly vectors and reservoir hosts.

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Bednar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ec754b70b84ec8b913a4f https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14081774

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Narrative review reveals shifting patterns of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis among mobile populations, highlighting the risk of local transmission in non-endemic regions.

Epidemiology of Imported Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Narrative Review

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