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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In the medical field, leishmaniasis is one of the famous causes of a markedly enlarged spleen, which may become larger even than the liver. | In the medical field, leishmaniasis is one of the famous causes of a markedly enlarged spleen, which may become larger even than the liver. The four main forms of leishmaniasis include [[visceral leishmaniasis]], [[cutaneous leishmaniasis]], diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. | ||
== | ==Classification== | ||
[ | * [[Visceral leishmaniasis]] - the most serious form and potentially fatal if untreated. | ||
* [[Cutaneous leishmaniasis]] - the most common form which causes a sore at the bite site, which heal in a few months to a year, leaving an unpleasant looking scar. This form can progress to any of the other three forms. | |||
* Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis - this form produces widespread skin lesions which resemble leprosy and is particularly difficult to treat. | |||
* Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis - commences with skin ulcers which spread causing tissue damage to (particularly) nose and mouth | |||
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[[Category:Tropical disease]] | [[Category:Tropical disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In the medical field, leishmaniasis is one of the famous causes of a markedly enlarged spleen, which may become larger even than the liver. The four main forms of leishmaniasis include visceral leishmaniasis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.
Classification
- Visceral leishmaniasis - the most serious form and potentially fatal if untreated.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis - the most common form which causes a sore at the bite site, which heal in a few months to a year, leaving an unpleasant looking scar. This form can progress to any of the other three forms.
- Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis - this form produces widespread skin lesions which resemble leprosy and is particularly difficult to treat.
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis - commences with skin ulcers which spread causing tissue damage to (particularly) nose and mouth