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amer·i·can leish·ma·ni·a·sis

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  1. mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, New World leishmaniasis, American leishmaniasis, leishmaniasis americana, nasopharyngeal leishmaniasisnoun

    a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa

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  1. american leishmaniasis

    American Leishmaniasis, also known as American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis or New World Leishmaniasis, is a type of parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sandflies. This disease is predominant in the Americas, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. It is caused by several types of the parasite Leishmania. The disease can manifest in different forms, including cutaneous leishmaniasis, which affects the skin, and visceral leishmaniasis, which affects internal organs, and is often more severe. Symptoms can vary widely, from ulcers and skin lesions to fever, weight loss and swelling of the spleen and liver.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of American leishmaniasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of American leishmaniasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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