Leishmaniasis
Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 20 November 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-025-00663-w
Leishmaniasis is an endemic disease caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted through the bite of female sandflies. In this Primer, Pareyn and colleagues review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of leishmaniasis, discuss current diagnosis and management, and identify future areas of research.













