There are several types of leishmaniasis: Cutaneous, which causes skin sores Mucocutaneous, which develops when cutaneous leishmaniasis spreads to the mucous lining inside your mouth or nose ...

According to the WHO, up to 1 million cases are diagnosed each year, with the majority being cutaneous Leishmaniasis resulting in skin sores. The visceral and mucocutaneous forms of the disease ...

The mucocutaneous form of the disease, caused in the Neotropics by species such as L. guyanensis and L. braziliensis, is characterized by skin lesions that affect the mucous membranes of the nose ...

The severity of a disfiguring type of leishmaniasis has been linked to a parasite-infecting virus, giving scientists a new treatment target. Skip to content Bringing science & development together ...