The leishmaniases in Kenya: A scoping review.
Grace GriffertyHugh ShirleyKatherine O'BrienJason L HirschAdrienne M OrriolsKiira Lani AmechiJoshua LoNeeharika ChandaSarra El HamzaouiJorja KahnSamantha V YapKyleigh E WatsonChristina CurranAmina Atef AbdelAlimNeeloy BoseAlissa Link CilfoneRichard WamaiPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
While some studies still provide useful guidance today, most leishmaniasis research in Kenya needs to be updated and focused on prevention, co-infections, health systems/policy, and general topics, as these themes combined comprised less than 4% of published articles. Our findings also indicate minimal research on MCL (n = 1, <1%) and PKDL (n = 2, 1%). We urge researchers to renew and expand their focus on these neglected diseases in Kenya.