<unk>  is a parasite responsible for the disease<unk> sis. This species has been known to spread by using sandflies as its vector and a vertebrate as its primary host, just like other species of<unk> . They have also been known to spread throughout the Brazilian Amazon region due to their ecological niches needed for survival and reproduction. However, when the host is infected, the<unk>  can cause 3 different forms of<unk> sis. For this species, it has been known to cause cutaneous<unk> sis and mucocutaneous<unk> sis. Cutaneous<unk> sis is commonly characterized with skin lesions, which can appear localized, or throughout the body. While mucocutaneous<unk> sis is characterized with ulcers around the skin, mouth, and nose. This form of<unk> sis has also been known to can spread by metastasis and can be deadly.
Leishmania amazonensis
Leishmania major
Leishmania braziliensis
Leishmania mexicana
Leishmania donovani
Trichobacteriosis axillaris
Leishmania infantum
Brugia malayi