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Which of the following is the diagnostic stage of Leishmania braziliensis?
Which of the following is the diagnostic stage of Leishmania braziliensis?
Which of the following is the causative agent of the disease mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is the causative agent of the disease mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is the primary site of infection for Leishmania braziliensis?
Which of the following is the primary site of infection for Leishmania braziliensis?
Which of the following is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania braziliensis?
Which of the following is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania braziliensis?
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Which of the following is the primary symptom of Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is the primary symptom of Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is the stage of Leishmania braziliensis that actively reproduces and causes tissue destruction?
Which of the following is the stage of Leishmania braziliensis that actively reproduces and causes tissue destruction?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is the infective stage of Leishmania braziliensis for the sandfly vector?
Which of the following is the infective stage of Leishmania braziliensis for the sandfly vector?
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Which of the following is a potential risk factor for disfigurement of the patient's face in Leishmania braziliensis infection?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for disfigurement of the patient's face in Leishmania braziliensis infection?
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Which of the following laboratory techniques is mentioned in the text for the diagnosis of Leishmania braziliensis infection?
Which of the following laboratory techniques is mentioned in the text for the diagnosis of Leishmania braziliensis infection?
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Study Notes
Leishmaniasis Overview
- Leishmaniasis predominantly impacts impoverished populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- Associated factors include malnutrition, population displacement, poor housing, weak immune systems, and lack of resources.
Types of Leishmaniasis
- Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL): Most common form, affecting macrophages in the dermis.
- Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (MCL): Involves nasooropharyngeal mucosa.
- Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL): Known as kala-azar, affects the reticuloendothelial system and is the most severe type.
Geographic Distribution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
- Cases are distributed across three regions: the Americas, Mediterranean basin, and western Asia (Middle East to Central Asia).
- Highest case counts are found in Afghanistan, Algeria, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Iran, Peru, Sudan, and Syria.
Leishmania Species and Their Vectors
- Leishmania tropica (CL): Found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Transmitted by Phlebotomus sand flies.
- Leishmania braziliensis (MCL): Ranges from Mexico to Argentina, vectorized by Lutzomyia sand flies.
- Leishmania donovani (VL): Affects Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, also spread by Phlebotomus.
Life Cycle and Transmission
- Leishmania is transmitted to mammals via bites from infected sand flies.
- Primary vectors include Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia.
Clinical Symptoms of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
- Manifested as one or more pus-filled ulcers that typically self-heal over time.
- Lesions evolve from papules to nodular plaques to ulcerative forms measuring 2 cm or more, with potential for severe itching.
- Incubation period spans from 2 months to 3 years, lesions may be painless but can become painful if infected.
Laboratory Diagnosis
- Diagnosis via microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained slides of ulcer fluids, looking for amastigotes.
- Biopsy from the margins of active lesions can reveal parasites.
- Culture of ulcer tissue may show promastigote forms.
- Additional methods include serological tests (e.g., IFA) and molecular diagnostics.
Clinical Symptoms of Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis
- Symptoms appear weeks to months post-infection, details not extensively covered.
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Description
Learn about the disease mainly affecting poor people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Explore the three main types of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral.
