Leishmania major
Leishmania major
Leishmania major (pronunciation: lee-sh-ma-ni-a ma-jor) is a species of parasite that is known to cause the disease Cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Etymology
The term "Leishmania" is named after the Scottish pathologist William Boog Leishman, who first discovered the parasite. The term "major" is derived from Latin, meaning "greater", and is used to differentiate this species from others within the Leishmania genus.
Description
Leishmania major is a protozoan parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected sandflies. Once in the human body, the parasite infects macrophages, which are a type of white blood cell, and replicates within them. This can lead to the development of cutaneous leishmaniasis, a disease characterized by skin sores.
Related Terms
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis: A disease caused by Leishmania major, characterized by skin sores.
- Protozoan: A group of single-celled organisms, including Leishmania major.
- Macrophages: A type of white blood cell that Leishmania major infects and replicates within.
- Sandflies: The insect vector that transmits Leishmania major to humans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leishmania major
- Wikipedia's article - Leishmania major
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