leishmaniasis

• Enfermedad tropical causada por parásitos protozoarios del género Leishmania, transmitida por la picadura de mosquitos infectados, que suele provocar úlceras cutáneas o infecciones sistémicas más graves.

A tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, transmitted by the bite of infected sandflies, often resulting in skin sores or more severe systemic infections.

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1. Tropical parasitic diseaseC1formalmedical

   A disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies, often resulting in skin sores or more severe internal organ damage.

   Leishmaniasis

   • The patient was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis after returning from a tropical region.
   • Sandflies are the primary vector for transmitting leishmaniasis to humans.
   • Treatment for visceral leishmaniasis often involves a course of antiparasitic medication.