Leishmaniasis - PubMed
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- Leishmaniasis includes distinct diseases caused by Leishmania parasites transmitted via sand flies.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common, presenting as localized skin lesions, with cases increasing in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Mucosal leishmaniasis causes destructive lesions in the nose, mouth, and throat.
- Visceral leishmaniasis is a life-threatening systemic form, though its global prevalence is decreasing.
- Molecular methods are now standard for laboratory diagnosis using tissue samples to identify species.
- Treatment is limited by drug choices, but combination therapies for visceral leishmaniasis are a recent advance.
- Two human leishmaniasis vaccines are in preclinical or ready for human testing.