Monday, December 27, 2010

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis




A disease caused by the parasite, Leishmania. It is transmitted to humans from the bite of a sand fly. There are two forms: a cutaneous form involving the skin and mucous membranes, and a visceral form involving the entire body. The visceral form can be deadly. The parasite is found in every continent except Australia. In the Americas, leishmaniasis can be found in Mexico and South America.

Symptoms;
The cutaneous form causes: skin sores, skin ulcers, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, painful swallowing.



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