Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in the hand of a Central American adult.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Leichmaniosis, leishmaniose, orient boils, black fever, sandfly disease, Dum-Dum fever

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

• Visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar)
• Cutaneous leishmaniasis
• Leishmania

External Links

• Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative
• CDC
• CDC Leishmaniasis Diagnosis

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