leishmaniasis

• Maladie tropicale causée par des parasites protozoaires du genre Leishmania, transmise par la piqûre de moucherons (phlébotomes) infectés, se manifestant souvent par des ulcères cutanés ou des infections systémiques plus 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.

   Leishmaniose

   • 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.