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Leishmaniasis Treatment has improved significantly with advanced medications and topical treatment

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  Leishmaniasis is an infection caused by a group of parasites. It is not infectious, however, because the bacteria cause the disease, rather than the other way around. These parasites are called "spirochetes" and they live in the soft tissues of the skin, intestines, and intestinal tract. These are known as the Tinea species. Leishmaniasis can affect any area of the body. In Japan, over 300 visceral leishmaniases were reported. Some of the parts of the body are more commonly affected than others, although all areas are affected at one time or another. Some people will have a mild form of the disease, while others may have a more severe case. People may also experience symptoms of leishmaniasis in some other areas of their body besides the scalp. The main symptom of this disease is the development of dermatitis, which can result in scaly skin and irritation. It can also include bald spots on the head and patches of redness on the skin. Hair loss is also common for individua