Leishmaniasis: 5 point summary of highlights, further details in leishmaniasis module of Tropical Medicine teaching series
- parasitic infection transmitted by the bite of a sandfly
- distinct skin, mucocutaneous & visceral forms of infection are known
- leishmaniasis is present in one or more of its forms in the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East & Mediterranean rim, Central and South America
- some cutaneous lesions can be treated conservatively
- laboratory confirmation of diagnosis requires specialist pathology services
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