Associations to the word «Leishmaniasis»

Wiktionary

LEISHMANIASIS, noun. (pathology) Any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.

Dictionary definition

LEISHMANIASIS, noun. Sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies.

Wise words

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