Xavier Roura

This paper develops a direct quantitative PCR test to detect genetic drug-resistance biomarkers in Leishmania infantum from dogs with leishmaniosis, showing high specificity and sensitivity.

This study analyzes genomic profiles of drug resistance and virulence in Leishmania infantum isolates from the Mediterranean, identifying common resistance biomarkers and mechanisms.

This study examines the prevalence of Leishmania tarentolae and Leishmania infantum in geckos from Mallorca Island, finding infections in Tarentola mauritanica and coinfections between the two parasites.

This study examines the impact of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol treatment on the gut microbiome of dogs with leishmaniosis, finding no significant disruptions in microbial diversity or structure.