leishmaniosis

• Tropische Infektionskrankheit, die durch einzellige Parasiten der Gattung Leishmania verursacht und durch Sandmücken übertragen wird; sie befällt Haut, Schleimhäute oder innere Organe.

A tropical disease caused by infection with protozoa of the genus Leishmania, transmitted by sandflies, often resulting in skin sores.

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1. Tropical parasitic diseaseC1formalmedical

   An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies, typically resulting in skin ulcers or sores.

   Tropische parasitäre Erkrankung

   • The patient was diagnosed with leishmaniosis after returning from a tropical region.
   • Sandfly control is crucial to prevent the spread of leishmaniosis.
   • Treatment for leishmaniosis often involves antiparasitic medications.
   • The sores caused by leishmaniosis can leave permanent scars if untreated.

   Synonymeleishmaniasis