Leishmania Braziliense/Mexica Flashcards

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1
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Vector in braziliense and mexicana

A

Lutzomia sandfly.

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Disease caused?

A

Mexicana: cutaneous leishmaniasis
Braziliense: cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

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Braziliense also causes

A

Espundia
Pian Bois( forest yaws)

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Mexicana also causes

A

Chiclero ulcers on pinna of ear

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5
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Disease predominantly occurr in south America in which countries

A

Bolivia, Brazil ,peru

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Treatment

A

Pentavalent antimonial compounds
Amphotericin B

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