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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

This cutaneous condition: known as Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones under medical treatment because of Cutaneous leishmaniasis (Aleppo boil, Baghdad boil, Bay sore, Biskra button, Chiclero ulcer, Delhi boil, Kandahar sore, Lahore sore, Leishmaniasis tropica, Oriental sore, Pian bois, Uta) may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

Leishmaniasis Cutaneous

Sandfly spit vaccinates mice against leishmaniasis infection

A vaccine against cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin infection caused by Leishmania parasites, may be spitting distance away -- sand fly spit, that is. Saliva from a species of the fly responsible for transmitting leishmaniasis can be used to vaccinate mice against the infection, researchers have shown. Ref. Source 2f.

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Health & Special Psychology

Leishmaniasis strain in Iraq outbreak identified. In the hot, dry border region between northern and central Iraq, Leishmania parasite infections are so common that they've been dubbed 'Baghdad sores.' Now, for the first time, researchers have studied the prevalence of different Leishmania species and strains in the region. Most cases of leishmaniasis in Iraq match an Iranian strain. Source 4d.

Leishmaniasis Cutaneous

Taking aim at the dreaded tropical disease leishmaniasis. Leishmania is a microorganism threatening the health of over 500 million people at risk of crossing its path. Although leishmaniasis, the disease caused by the parasite, has been on the radar of scientists for a long time, the quest for affordable and effective treatment continues. Researchers have now developed a new, cost-effective strategy to rapidly identify molecules capable of eliminating Leishmania. Source 2y.