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Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus *Leishmania*, transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female phlebotomine sandflies. Read more about Leishmaniasis

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About Leishmaniasis.

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus *Leishmania*, transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female phlebotomine sandflies.

The condition primarily impacts the reticuloendothelial system, skin, and mucous membranes, manifesting across three main clinical presentations: cutaneous, mucosal, and visceral leishmaniasis.

Cutaneous disease is characterized by chronic, ulcerating papules or nodules that often leave disfiguring scars, while mucosal forms cause progressive destruction of the naso-oropharyngeal architecture.

Visceral leishmaniasis, or kala-azar, represents the most severe systemic form and is distinguished by prolonged fever, cachexia, hepatosplenomegaly, and pancytopenia due to parasite dissemination throughout the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

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