Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

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Also known as:  Delhi Sore;  Jericho Boil;  Juccuya;  Old World Leishmaniasis;  Oriental Sore;  Tropical Sore;  Tropical Ulcer

 

Description

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is a type of Leishmaniasis.

 

Symptoms of Leishmaniasis

Skin

 Cutaneous Leishmaniasis begins as a Papule that enlarges to a Nodule.  This Nodule then breaks down into an Ulcer.

 

Cause of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Microorganisms

 Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is caused by either of several species of Leishmania Protozoa.  It is spread via the bite of an infected sandfly (Phlebotomus papatasi) which inoculates the Protozoa into the Skin of the victim.  Species of Leishmania that cause Cutaneous Leishmaniasis include:

 Leishmania aethiopica

 Leishmania major

 Leishmania tropica

 

These Substances may Alleviate Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Minerals

 Zinc (Zinc Sulfate form consumed orally) may clear the lesions associated with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.  [1]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin A may help to prevent and treat Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.  [2]

 

These Herbs may Alleviate Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

 Aloe vera (gel or ointment applied topically) may alleviate the lesions associated with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.  [3]

 

Forms of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

 Anthroponotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

 Diffuse Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

 Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

 

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