CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS: AN EXPERIENCE AT UMDC

CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS: AN EXPERIENCE AT UMDC

ABSTRACT: Leishmaniasis is caused by single-cell parasites of the genus Leishmania. More than 10 different Leishmania species can cause human diseases. The two main clinical manifestations of leishmaniasis are:  Visceral leishmaniasis  Cutaneous leishmaniasis This report is presented to highlight...

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Main Authors: Tabinda Roheen, Tanzeela Rasheed, Shazia Aslam et al.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Faisalabad 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of University Medical & Dental College
Subjects:
Leishmania
endemic
cutaneous
amastigote
Online Access:http://jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/292
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Summary:ABSTRACT: Leishmaniasis is caused by single-cell parasites of the genus Leishmania. More than 10 different Leishmania species can cause human diseases. The two main clinical manifestations of leishmaniasis are:  Visceral leishmaniasis  Cutaneous leishmaniasis This report is presented to highlight the incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in non-endemic areas like Faisalabad.
ISSN:2221-7827
2310-5542

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