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Leishmaniasis in migrants crossing Central America and Mexico: An emerging epidemiological threat

2026-01-22 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundIrregular migration across Central America and Mexico has increased in recent years, exposing migrants to various health risks, including vector-borne diseases such as leishmaniasis. The migration corridor from South America, through the Darien Gap, to northern Mexico traverses multiple leishmaniasis-endemic regions with active Leishmania spp. transmission, where environmental exposure during migrants transit may increase the risk of infection. Methodology / Principal FindingsFrom 202...

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