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Leishmania (/ liːʃˈmeɪniə, - ˈmæn -/ [1]) is a genus of parasitic protozoans, single-celled eukaryotic organisms of the trypanosomatid group that are responsible for the disease leishmaniasis. [2][3][4] The parasites are transmitted by sandflies of the genus Phlebotomus in the Old World, and of the genus Lutzomyia in the New World. There are 53 species and about 20 of them are responsible for human infections. [5][6] They are transmitted by around 100 species of sandflies. [7] The ... Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the protozoa Leishmania and is most commonly transmitted by infected sandflies. It has been historically widespread in tropical climates across multiple continents including Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. In humans, these parasites replicate intracellular and present classically with a visceral or cutaneous disease. Leishmaniasis fact sheet from WHO: provides key facts, definition, information on transmission, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, prevention and control and WHO response. Leishmaniasis is a potentially fatal parasitic disease. It’s caused by leishmania parasites. You can get it if you are bitten by phlebotomine sand flies that carry this parasite. Experts ...
