Leishmaniasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania parasites. Currently, leishmaniasis has affected 12 million people in over 90 countries, with 1.3 million reported cases each year and 20-30 thousand deaths. The disease causes a large social and economic burden particularly in developing countries. Current strategies for leishmaniasis control include controlling the source of infection and drug treatment, both of which, however,cannot eliminate the disease. Effective vaccination would be an ideal app...