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mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (1)
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Mondo Description The most common form of leishmaniasis that is transmitted through the bite of female phlebotomine sand flies or after exposure to leishmania parasites. It is characterized by skin lesions at the site of insect bite which typically develop within weeks or months after exposure. The lesions typically progress from small papules to open sores with raised borders and central ulcers which can be covered with scales or crust.
Disease Ontology Description A leishmaniasis that involves a chronic inflammatory process involving the nasal, pharyngeal, and laryngeal mucosa, which can lead to extensive tissue destruction, caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. The infection is characterized by granulomatous lesion which can destroy upper respiratory tract mucosa.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0005859:  mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
EFO:0007379: 
ICD10:B55.2: 
MESH:D007897: 
NCIT:C34769: 
UMLS:C1328252: 
UMLS:C3495436: