Presence or Emergence of Canine Leishmaniasis, Malawi

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Boniface Chikufenji, Kyoko Hayashida, Yasuyuki Goto, Tatsuki Sugi, Chizu Sanjoba, Chrispin Njala, Inga McDermott, Frederic Lohr, Dagmar Mayer, Shohei Ogata, Masahiro Kajihara, Naganori Nao
+6 more Ryo Nakao, Laston Chimaliro, Donales Kapira, Janelisa Musaya, Junya Yamagishi, Elisha Chatanga
DOI: 10.3201/eid3201.250855
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Abstract

Canine leishmaniasis has long been thought to be absent in Malawi. However, our cross-sectional study in indigenous dogs showed a high prevalence of Leishmania infection in some areas, where seropositivity rates reached up to 7.0%. These findings suggest that this neglected zoonotic disease may already be endemic in Malawi.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Research on Leishmaniasis Studies Brucella: diagnosis epidemiology treatment Trypanosoma species research and implications

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
137–141
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN