Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by *Leishmania* parasites, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female sandflies. It primarily affects people in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The disease manifests in several forms, ranging from skin lesions to severe, potentially fatal internal organ damage.
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Evidence of Leishmaniasis has been found in ancient human remains dating back thousands of years. The visceral form, Kala-azar, was clinically described by William Leishman in 1903, and the parasite was named after him. Historically, it has been a significant health challenge in regions with military conflicts, impacting troop health.
Leishmaniasis is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly. These sandflies become infected by feeding on an infected human or animal (such as rodents or dogs) and then transmit the *Leishmania* parasites to a new host during a subsequent blood meal. Direct human-to-human transmission is rare, but vertical transmission (mother to child) and shared needle transmission have been reported.
Période de Contagiosité : Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
SymptĂ´mes d'urgence : Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Voir les Ressources de l'OMS →Les informations sur les maladies sur Virus Watcher sont révisées par notre Épidémiologiste en Chef, ancien analyste principal du CDC pour les prévisions FluSight. Les données épidémiques sont agrégées à partir de sources vérifiées notamment BEACON, ProMED, OMS, CDC et plus de 50 agences nationales de santé. Ces informations sont à des fins éducatives et ne doivent pas remplacer les conseils médicaux professionnels.
Dernière révision : 2026-08-13
No confirmed cases reported in Alabama yet. Here are the latest Leishmaniasis reports from our global surveillance network.
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