Journal of University Medical & Dental College (Dec 2014)
CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS: AN EXPERIENCE AT UMDC
Abstract
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.