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Leishmaniasis
Reports on leishmaniasis findings from University of Palermo provide new insights
April 14th, 2009
According to a study from Palermo, Italy, "The term ''leishmaniasis'' defines a group of vector-borne diseases caused by species of the genus Leishmania and characterized by a spectrum of clinical manifestations. Parasite properties (infectivity, pathogenicity, virulence), host factors, and host responses regulate heterogeneous disease expression." "Sicily is one of the major islands of the Mediterranean Basin and is considered to be a hypo-endemic area for cutaneous leishmaniasis. Leishmania infantum is the most common species on the island. Fifty patients (both sexes and different ages) with lesions clinically suggestive of cutaneous leishmaniasis were recorded over a...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-04-14)
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