leishmaniasis
Protozoan tropical infection
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by sandfly bites, caused by protozoa of the genus *Leishmania*.
It takes several forms: cutaneous leishmaniasis produces skin sores, visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) affects internal organs and can be fatal without treatment, and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis destroys mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
The disease is endemic to tropical and subtropical regions.
Disease-carrying biting gnat
Relating to skin
- visceralArising from deep instinct
- dermalOf the skin
- disseminatedSpread widely abroad
- localizedRestricted to one place
Single-celled eukaryotic organisms
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
- flagellateTo whip or scourge
Pathological liver enlargement
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- skin lesionDamaged area on dermis
- feverElevated body temperature
- weight lossReduction in body mass
Of hot, humid regions
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- Middle EastAsia-Africa-Europe junction zone
- South AsiaIndia's surrounding region
East Africa · Latin America · Indian subcontinent · Brazil · Sudan · Bangladesh · Nepal · outbreak
sandfly
Disease-carrying biting gnat
zoonotic · blood meal · inoculation · endemic
cutaneous
Relating to skin
- visceralArising from deep instinct
- dermalOf the skin
- disseminatedSpread widely abroad
protozoa
Single-celled eukaryotic organisms
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
- macrophageEngulfing immune cell
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
hepatomegaly
Pathological liver enlargement
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- skin lesionDamaged area on dermis
- feverElevated body temperature
weight loss · anemia · hyperpigmentation · scarring · disfigurement
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
- subtropicalClimate near the tropics
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- Middle EastAsia-Africa-Europe junction zone
South Asia · East Africa · Latin America · Indian subcontinent · Brazil · Sudan · Bangladesh · Nepal · outbreak
cryotherapy
Treatment using extreme cold
- thermotherapyTreating conditions with warmth