Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is a dangerous infectious disease caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus Leishmania. This disease is common in tropical and subtropical countries of the world and is transmitted through the bites of sand mosquitoes.

There are two main forms of leishmaniasis - visceral (internal) and cutaneous. Visceral leishmaniasis affects internal body organs such as the liver, spleen and bone marrow. This form of the disease is also known as Kala-azar and is the most severe and dangerous form of leishmaniasis. Cutaneous leishmaniasis affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue and can appear in several different forms, depending on the location of the infection and the type of protozoan causing the disease.

In Asia, cutaneous leishmaniasis most often appears as boils, and in the Americas there are several varieties of cutaneous leishmaniasis, such as rubber canker and espundia. Cutaneous leishmaniasis can be a slowly progressive disease and cause discomfort in patients due to the presence of painful skin ulcers that can be quite extensive and long-lasting.

Medicinal substances containing antimony are used to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis. There are several effective medications available for visceral leishmaniasis, but treatment for this form of the disease requires a more advanced approach and can be expensive.

Prevention of leishmaniasis includes using repellents, protecting yourself from insects, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding contact with wild animals that may carry the disease. In addition, vaccination is under development and may be an effective means of controlling this disease in the future.

Leishmaniasis is a major public health threat in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be dangerous and cause significant health problems, especially if it is not detected and treated promptly. Therefore, it is very important to take precautions related to the prevention of this disease.

Leishmaniasis is the general name for diseases caused by parasitic protozoa belonging to the genus Leishmania (malarial) and which in most cases can cause pathological changes in almost all human organs, and sometimes in the tissues of animals, including insects.

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