Leishmania Mexicana

Leishmania mexicana is a species of protozoan of the genus L., distributed in Mexico and Central America. The reservoir of infection is dogs and wild rodents. L. mexicana is the causative agent of New World cutaneous leishmaniasis. This parasite is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes of the genus Lutzomyia. Affects the skin, causing ulcers. It can also affect mucous membranes. Treatment is based on the use of antileishmanial drugs. Prevention includes protection from insect bites and vector control. Control of the reservoir host population is also important to limit the spread of infection.

Leishmania mexicana (a species of Leishmania of the genus L., more often called L. mexicana/L. braziliensis complex) is an adolescariasis-like cutaneous, visceral and subcutaneous parasite of mammals. Some of them act as intracellular parasites - for example, inside macrophages or phagocytes, and are activated under special conditions - in particular, in the case of tumors. Leishmania is a member of the canine Leishmania genus that circulates among wild animals and domestic dogs throughout Latin America, although it is predominantly found in Mexico.