Sexual Transmission of Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Neglected Story

Abstract

For visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a major vector-borne parasitic disease, an alternative sexual transmission route is well documented in dogs but evidence is lacking in humans. Here, we discuss the current knowledge and key questions to be answered as it may be an additional obstacle in ongoing VL elimination programs.

Keywords: elimination programs; sexual transmission; visceral leishmaniasis.