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Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis Overview by Krishna Rathod is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania and transmitted via the bite of infected sand flies. There are three main forms: visceral leishmaniasis, which affects internal organs; cutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores and is endemic in Libya; and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, affecting the skin and mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and throat. The disease is more common in rural areas where sand fly breeding is more prevalent. Prevention focuses on controlling the sand fly vecto

Author
Krishna Rathod
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