Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka

This focus reports a unique problem as leishmaniasis is caused by a new genetically modified parasite which is being increasingly reported in many other settings transforming into a global concern. It covers important aspects of the disease, priorities, gaps and challenges to enthuse professionals practicing in resource-limited settings.

Auteur

Dr. Yamuna Siriwardana is a clinician, University academic and a researcher who also holds the first Sri Lankan PhD on leishmaniasis. She is the author of a series of ten books on leishmaniasis written for different stake holder groups in the field. She is also a recipient of many scientific awards including Commonwealth doctoral scholarship award in UK, a young affiliate fellowship of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), presidential awards, orations and many other awards for scientific research. She currently serves as teacher, a post graduate trainer and a researcher in leishmaniasis.

Texte du rabat

Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka has presented a unique and an interesting scientific problem; L. donovani induced cutaneous leishmaniasis. This new clinical entity is increasingly reported in many countries at present. This book unfolds the story of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through author's 20-year experience on the same. Through its comprehensive thirteen chapters, book sheds crucial light on the past, present and future of leishmaniasis in the island while covering historical aspects, progression in research on parasite, vector, host, immunology, clinical, diagnostic, treatment, patient care, and trends in all of them. Content builds up gradually to finally discuss the gaps in knowledge, research needs, capacity building and a model to manage an emerging health issue in a country. This concise yet comprehensive book is an ideal thought-provoking reference guide to professionals with a keen interest in the field of leishmaniasis.

Key Features: . Provides a comprehensive and complete resource on Leishmaniasis on various aspects of the disease, distilling credible information from available literature coupled with historical references. . Follows a model approach for handling emerging infectious diseases for the benefit of clinicians and front-line workers. . Discusses the unique problem of skin localizing visceral parasites and provides basic principles of management for other infectious diseases and vector-borne infections.

Contenu

Chapter 1: History and onset of the epidemic
Chapter 2: Attempts on parasite studies: the unusual parasite
Chapter 3: Clinical aspects
Chapter 4: Other clinical forms emerge in Sri Lanka
Chapter 5: Changing trends in cutaneous leishmaniasis
Chapter 6: The mismatched parasite
Chapter 7: Epidemiological aspects
Chapter 8: Vectors and reservoir hosts in Sri Lanka
Chapter 9: Immunological aspects of L. donovani in Sri Lanka
Chapter 10: Enhanced case detection through clinical and laboratory methods
Chapter 11: Treatment in leishmaniasis
Chapter 12: Capacity building, a model for handling emerging health issues
Chapter 13: Gaps in knowledge, ccurrent and future needs