@article{fdi:010095047,
  title = {{M}apping unconventional {L}eishmania in human and animal leishmaniasis : a scoping review protocol on pathogen diversity, geographic distribution and knowledge gaps},
  author = {{S}ereno, {D}enis and {K}ernif, {T}. and {L}eon, {R}. and {K}ahime, {K}. and {G}uernaoui, {S}. and {H}arkat, {C}. and {G}rijalva, {M}. {J}. and {H}amarsheh, {O}. and {V}illacis, {A}. {G}. and {M}edrouh, {B}. and {D}os {S}antos, {T}. {V}. and {B}eniklef, {R}. and {E}ddaikra, {N}. and {H}olzmuller, {P}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{I}ntroduction {L}eishmaniases are a vector-borne parasitic diseases with diverse clinical manifestations involving multiple {L}eishmania species and animal hosts. {W}hile most leishmaniasis cases are caused by a few well characterized {L}eishmania species, reports describe infections by unconventional or emerging {L}eishmania taxa, atypical clinical presentations from classical species, and occurrences of atypical {L}eishmania in animal hosts. {T}hese underrecognized infections present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and are rarely reflected in surveillance systems or clinical guidelines. {A} systematic mapping of this evolving landscape is needed to guide future diagnostics, policy, and research priorities. {M}ethods and analysis {F}ollowing the {J}oanna {B}riggs {I}nstitute ({JBI}) methodology and {PRISMA}-{S}c{R} guidelines, we will search {P}ub{M}ed, {E}mbase, {C}ochrane {L}ibrary ({CENTRAL}), {PROSPERO}, {W}eb of {S}cience, and {G}lobal {I}ndex {M}edicus, as well as relevant grey literature. {E}ligible studies will include human cases with clinical presentations that diverge from those typically associated with well-characterized {L}eishmania species, reports involving unconventional or emerging {L}eishmania species, and animal cases of veterinary relevance caused by non-classical species, regardless of study design. {D}ual independent screening of records and data extraction using a standardized charting form will be conducted. {D}iscrepancies between reviewers will be resolved by consensus. {D}ata will be summarized descriptively through tables, figures, and thematic synthesis. {R}esearch gaps will be identified to inform future studies and public health strategies.{D}issemination {T}his review will use data from published sources and findings will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal, presentations at scientific conferences, and sharing with relevant stakeholders. {T}he results are intended to inform clinicians, researchers, and policymakers about the evolving landscape of leishmaniasis and to highlight priorities for future research and surveillance.},
  keywords = {{MONDE} ; {ZONE} {TROPICALE} ; {ZONE} {SUBTROPICALE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{PL}o{S} {O}ne},
  volume = {20},
  numero = {9},
  pages = {e0332874 [10 ]},
  year = {2025},
  DOI = {10.1371/journal.pone.0332874},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010095047},
}