Visceral leishmaniasis in Crimea: key features for 2025
Journal: Open MIND
Year: 2026

The article analyzes three clinical cases of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) recorded in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol in 2025. All three patients have not leaved Crimea, and the identified cases of VL are local infection. The described cases had typical but non-specific manifestations of the infectious process, which led to difficulties of clinical diagnosis. Self-medication and late seeking of medical care also contributed to the delay in diagnosis. After development of the first symptoms,