leishmaniosis
Definition
Noun A disease caused by infection with protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus, transmitted by the bite of infected sandflies. It is characterized by skin sores or ulcers and can also affect internal organs.
Examples
- The traveler was diagnosed with leishmaniosis after returning from a tropical region.
- Cutaneous leishmaniosis typically presents with skin ulcers at the site of the sandfly bite.
- Treatment for leishmaniosis depends on the form of the disease and the species of involved.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in medical and epidemiological contexts to discuss the pathology, geographic distribution, and control of the disease.
- Leishmaniosis is classified into several main forms based on the clinical manifestations, primarily cutaneous (affecting the skin), mucocutaneous (affecting the skin and mucous membranes), and visceral (affecting internal organs).
Variants and Related Words
- Leishmaniasis (n.): This is a more common synonym and is often used interchangeably with leishmaniosis.
- Kala-azar (n.): A specific, often fatal, form of visceral leishmaniosis.
- Cutaneous leishmaniosis (n.): The form of the disease that causes skin sores.
Synonyms
- Leishmaniasis
- (Specific forms include:) Oriental sore, Aleppo boil, Kala-azar
Related Phrases
- Visceral leishmaniosis: The systemic form of the disease affecting internal organs like the liver and spleen.
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniosis: A form that can destroy mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and throat.
Noun
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sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies
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