Alleppo Boil

Aleppo Boil is another name for cutaneous leishmaniasis, an infectious skin disease caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Leishmania. It is characterized by the formation of ulcers and painful nodules on exposed skin. Distributed in the countries of the Middle East, Africa and South America. Transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Diagnosed by clinical picture and detection of the pathogen. It is treated with antimonal drugs, as well as surgical excision of lesions. Prevention includes protection from insect bites and timely treatment. The name "Alleppo furuncle" is due to the fact that the disease was originally described in the city of Aleppo (Syria).

A boil, or, as it is also called, Aleppo Boil, is a very rare and mysterious disease that has certain characteristics. This disease was named after the city of Aleppo in Syria, where it was first discovered.

A boil is an abscess on the skin that occurs due to a bacterial infection. But in the case of Aleppo Boil, this manifests itself differently - a large, lumpy bump appears on the skin.