Journal of University Medical & Dental College (Dec 2014)

CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS: AN EXPERIENCE AT UMDC

  • Tabinda Roheen,
  • Tanzeela Rasheed,
  • Shazia Aslam et al.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 2

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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.

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