PH 30007 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Leishmaniasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis, Respiratory Tract

• School: Kent State University
• Department: Public Health
• Course: PH 30007
• Professor: Frank K.Henry- Ala

Document Summary

Leishmaniasis is a group of diseases caused by the protozoa. Leishmania and transmitted to man by the bite of female phlebotomine sand fly. The three are similar but have different antigens. Reservoir of infection rodents, dogs and man. More common in rural areas because breeding of sand flies is more in rural areas. Mode of transmission is by the bite of female sand fly. Control of vector (sand flies) spraying ddt. Avoid sleeping on the floor to avoid sand fly bites. Is a chronic disease caused by m leprae. Leprosy is still prevalent in many parts of the world, especially in the poor developing countries. Leprosy is a very rare disease in libya. Portal of exit nose, upper respiratory tract and skin. Environmental factors seen more in hot humid climate. Social factors more common in poor socio-economic class. Incubation period few months to few years.