Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL)

• Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL)


  = Most Common form of Leishmaniasis

  = In the case of New World Leishmaniasis, it may progress to other forms of Leishmaniasis
• Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL)


  SYNONYMS:

  = Delhi boils, Baghdad boils, Jericho boils, Jericho buttons, Oriental sore

  = Oriental button and Aleppo button can cause Erythematous Papule.
• Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL)


  = L. tropica complex and L. mexicana complex are main Causative Agent.