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Leishmaniasis - Prevention

Alternative Names

Kala-azar

Prevention:

Preventing sandfly bites is the most immediate form of protection. Insect repellent, appropriate clothing, screening of windows, and fine mesh netting around the bed (in endemic areas) will reduce exposure.

Public health measures to reduce the sandfly population and animal reservoirs are important. There are no preventive vaccines or drugs for leishmaniasis.

Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis, mexicana - lesion on the cheek

Leishmaniasis on the finger

Leishmania panamensis on the foot

Leishmania panamensis - close-up

Reviewed last on: 10/30/2007
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Reithinger R. Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Lancet Infect Dis. Sep 2007; 7(9): 581-96.

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