22. What is the etiological
agent of cutaneous
leishmaniasis? How is the
disease transmitted and what
are its typical manifestations?

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The etiological agent of
leishmaniasis is the protozoan
braziliensis.

The transmission,like in visceral
form of the , is by the bite the
sand fly Lutzomya ( after the
Brazilian scientist Lutz), the
vector host. leshmaniasis
develops in the site where the
parasite itself. The skin
wound a volcanic crater shape,
reddish injury with elevated .
From the primary lesions parasites
can spread through blood to affect
other , mainly the mucosae of
nose, mouth and pharynx, facial
deformations.