Crecelius EM, Burnett MW. 21(1). 113 - 114. (Journal Article)
Abstract
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection that can involve the skin, mucosal membranes, and internal organs. Soldiers are at highrisk of leishmaniasis when conducting operations in endemic regions. Medical providers should have a low threshold to consider Leishmaniasis as the cause of persisting skin lesions.
Keywords: leishmaniasis; parasites; infection