Types of Leishmaniasis

Types list:

The list of types of Leishmaniasis mentioned in various sources includes:

• Cutaneous leishmaniasis - affecting skin
• Visceral leishmaniasis - affecting internal organs
• Mucosal leishmaniasis - affecting mucus membranes such as mouth and nose

Types discussion:

There are several different forms of leishmaniasis. The most common forms are cutaneous (cue-TAY-knee-us) leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores, and visceral (VIS-er-al) leishmaniasis, which affects some of the internal organs of the body (for example, spleen, liver, bone marrow). (Source: excerpt from Leishmania Infection: DPD)

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