Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Crecelius EM, Burnett MW 21(1). 113
Publication Type: Journal Article (Ongoing Series / Infectious Diseases)

Abstract:
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection that can involve the skin, mucosal membranes, and internal organs. Soldiers are at highrisk of leishmaniasis when conducting operations in endemic regions. Medical providers should have a low threshold to consider Leishmaniasis as the cause of persisting skin lesions.

Keywords: leishmaniasis; parasites; infection
PMID: 33721318

DOI: 10.55460/IMV2-JGWD