Sketchy: Leishmania Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Leishmania donovoni found?
A
in the Mediterranean, middle East, and Africa
2
Q
What causes cutaneous leishmaniasis?
A
Leishmania braziliensis
3
Q
Cue:
Brazilian zombie man standing in the sand encircled by a swarm of flies
A
Brazil = Leishmania braziliensis zombie = cutaneous leishmaniasis sand = sand fly vector