What is leishmaniasis?

Leishmania is a protozoan parasite that causes Leishmaniasis. It is a parasitic disease that can affect the skin or internal organs. Leishmaniasis can be found in parts of Asia, the Middle East, parts of tropical Africa and southern Europe.

How do members experience leishmaniasis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with leishmaniasis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for leishmaniasis*

Who has leishmaniasis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 1
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 3