Leishmania spp

Pathogen Type: protozoa

Vectors

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Family:
Trypanosomatidae
Genus:
Leishmania
Leishmania spp are a obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that cause Leishmaniasis in horses. There are over 40 different species of Leishmania spp which are found worldwide except in Australia and Antarctica.

Sandflies are the main vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania spp.