Molecular Surveillance and New Diagnostic Tests for Leishmaniasis, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we present the second edition of this Special Issue, “Molecular Surveillance and New Diagnostic Tests for Leishmaniasis,” dedicated to deepening scientific discussions and promoting advances in knowledge about leishmaniasis—a complex of neglected diseases caused by parasites of the Leishmania genus. In the previous edition, we highlighted the persistent challenges in diagnosing tegumentary and visceral leishmaniasis.

In this new edition, we broaden the focus to include the latest advances in the development and improvement of molecular diagnostic tests. We also emphasize the growing relevance of molecular surveillance, an essential tool for monitoring epidemiological trends, identifying new transmission cycles, and detecting emerging Leishmania variants associated with different clinical manifestations.

This second edition brings together original articles, reviews, mini-reviews, case reports, and short communications that reflect the ongoing efforts of the scientific community to overcome technological and operational barriers, contributing to more accessible diagnostics and to the consolidation of molecular surveillance as a fundamental pillar in confronting the disease.

We hope that this edition of our Special Issue strengthens the dialogue among researchers, health professionals, and institutions, encouraging new initiatives and supporting collective progress in combating leishmaniasis

Dr. Andreza Pain Marcelino
Dr. Liliane De Fátima Antonio
Dr. Daniel Moreira De Avelar
Guest Editors

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