Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Examples of Parasites Causing Human Leishmaniases
| Parasite | Diseases | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| L. donovani | visceral leishmaniasis, post-kalaazar dermal leishmaniasis Human | India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sudan, Ethiopia |
| L infantum | visceral leishmaniasis Human, Canine | Brazil, Mediterranean Region |
| L. major | cutaneous leishmaniasis Human | Middle East |
| L. tropica | cutaneous leishmaniasis Human | Middle East |
| L. braziliensis | cutaneous leishmaniasis, mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Human | Brazil |
