Leishmaniases: Old Neglected Tropical Diseases

Introduction to epidemiology.- Leishmania taxonomy.- Parasite biology: the vectors.- Parasite biology: the reservoir hosts.- Immunological and immunopathological aspects.- Clinical aspects in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.- Diagnosis.- Treatment of visceral leishmaniasis.- Treatment of tegumentary forms of leishmaniasis.- Control and public health aspects.

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• Medicina tropical
• Doenças infecciosas e contagiosas
• Parasitologia médica
• Microbiologia e virologia médicas

parasite biology;cutaneous leishmaniasis;visceral leishmaniasis;disease management;vectors and reservoirs;infectious diseases