CHAPTER 19 Flashcards
1
Q
what are 2 parasitic infestations of the skin
A
leishmaniasis and scabies
2
Q
signs and symptoms of leishmaniasis
A
• Cutaneous
• Produces large, painless skin lesions
• Mucocutaneous
• Skin lesions enlarge to encompass mucous
membranes
• Visceral
• Parasite is spread by macrophages throughout body
3
Q
leishmania is the ______ agent
A
causative
4
Q
leishmania protozoan transmitted by
A
female sand flies
5
Q
pathogenesis and epidemiology of leishmaniasis
A
• Infected macrophages stimulate inflammatory
responses
• Leishmaniasis is endemic in parts of the tropics and
subtropics
6
Q
diagnosis of leishmaniasis
A
diagnosed by microscopic identification of the protozoa
7
Q
treatment of leishmaniasis
A
most cases heal without treatment
antimicrobial
