University of West Florida Leishmaniasis Skin Condition Discussion

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A. From your chapter readings and study, discuss Leishmaniasis, its presentation (how it looks), the etiology (what causes it), treatment, and insert a photo (screenshot) of the skin condition. (You can copy and paste the photo into your discussion or take a screen shot). Write an informative, scholarly summary of the skin topic (Good grammar, citations, references. Post directly into discussion space (no attachments). Two (2) required citations from either:

  • CINAHL e-library or PubMed e-journal article (with link to pdf or e-journal abstract), and/or
  • link to reliable (i.e. no ".com"): only .gov, .edu, .org, .net) websites. (MedlinePlus is acceptable .gov website)
  • textbook

Include details such as: What is the skin problem? When assessing, where are lesions usually located? What are the physical exam findings? Are lesions single or grouped? What are preventive measures? Include other important information that will inform your classmates when assessing this skin condition.

If the skin condition is contagious, What is the method of transmission? Incubation? Life cycle? Symptoms? When assessing, what are the physical/clinical highlight? What are preventive measures?

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Running head: THE SKIN CONDITION LEISHMANIASIS

The Skin Condition Leishmaniasis

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THE SKIN CONDITION LEISHMANIASIS

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The Skin Condition Leishmaniasis

According to Murray, & Ashe, (2016) Leishmaniasis is an infectious condition resulting
from protozoan parasites transmitted to people through bites from certain species of insects. In
humans, the bites cause three types of infections, the cutaneous. Visceral, and mucosa
Leishmaniasis. These forms of the condition can either be asymptomatic or severe or in some
instances, have life-threatening conditions. the cutaneous form is the most common and presents
in the skin as sores while the visceral form affects internal organs like the liver and bone marrow
(CDC - Leishmaniasis - General Information - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). n.d.).

In its cutaneous form, the condition is either a silent infection while for people who
develop clinical evidence present with sores on the surface of their skin. The sores can either be
papules or nodules and progress to ulcers, while some people’s glands swell near the sores. In its
visceral form, some people have a silent infection wh...


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