| Disease name |
Leishmaniosis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable |
N/A |
| Species affected |
Multiple(not specified) |
| Description |
Leishmaniosis is not a single entity but comprises a variety of syndromes caused primarily by at least 16 Leishmania species affecting humans, transmitted by phlebotomine sandflies belonging to the genera Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia. Leishmaniosis is associated with and limited by the geographic distribution of its sandfly vectors. Fifteen nosogeographical entities have been classified worldwide, of which 13 have an established or
putative zoonotic nature |
| Status in Ireland |
Absent* |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland |
12/10/2023
*Diagnosed case imported from over-seas. No competent vector present.
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| DAFM Division Responsible |
Bacteriology / Parasitology |
| Contact |
BPV@agriculture.gov.ie |
| Legislation |
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| Link to relevant external website |
Search EFSA (europa.eu) |
| Notifiable in Ireland |
Yes |
| WOAH Listed |
Yes |
| WOAH Link |
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/leishmaniosis/ |
| Publications |
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