Cutaneous leishmaniasis: an underdiagnosed entity in the first contact

Leishmaniasis is a chronic, vector-borne parasitic disease caused by flagellated protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which has more than 20 species. Usually, it that affects tropical and subtropical populations world. The transmitted through bite female mosquitoes Lutzomyiaen Phlebotomusen. clinical presentation its manifestations are variable, they affected species immunological state host. Generally, three main types distinguished: most frequent with best prognosis cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), second known as mucocutaneous (MCL), third visceral leishmaniasis, puts endanger life person presenting it. related to various risk factors, including: poverty, malnutrition, migration, inadequate housing conditions; in addition, people who work rural areas, such farmers, or military endemic at greater suffering transmitting mosquito. Due variable affectation poor pathology normally overlooked. objective this review define differentiate well their manifestations, provide extensive information on diagnostic methods. Briefly, general treatment these lesions will be provided.