It is important to be aware that advancements in our understanding of these diseases and their transmission may have occurred since my last knowledge update in September 2021. For the most current information, I recommend consulting recent medical literature or reputable public health sources.1
References
1Lal M, Neelam, Gaur H. Role of Environmental Factors on the Development of PKDL. In: Singh V, Kumar A, eds. Visceral Leishmaniasis and Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis: Pathogenesis, Treatment and Disease Control. 1st ed. CRC Press; 2025:182-193. doi:10.1201/9781032643120-14