University of West Florida Leishmaniasis Skin Condition Discussion

A. From your chapter readings and study, discuss Leishmaniasis, its presentation (how it looks), the etiology (what causes it), treatment, and insert a photo (screenshot) of the skin condition. (You can copy and paste the photo into your discussion or take a screen shot). Write an informative, scholarly summary of the skin topic (Good grammar, citations, references. Post directly into discussion space (no attachments). Two (2) required citations from either:

• CINAHL e-library or PubMed e-journal article (with link to pdf or e-journal abstract), and/or
• link to reliable (i.e. no “.com”): only .gov, .edu, .org, .net) websites. (MedlinePlus is acceptable .gov website)
• textbook

Include details such as: What is the skin problem? When assessing, where are lesions usually located? What are the physical exam findings? Are lesions single or grouped? What are preventive measures? Include other important information that will inform your classmates when assessing this skin condition.

If the skin condition is contagious, What is the method of transmission? Incubation? Life cycle? Symptoms? When assessing, what are the physical/clinical highlight? What are preventive measures?

Minimum 750 words