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Schedule of Ratings for Skin Conditions in CFR 38.4.118

This document outlines the Schedule of Ratings for various skin conditions, including burn scars, dermatitis, leishmaniasis, lupus, tuberculosis luposa, dermatophytosis, bullous disorders, skin neoplasms, infections, collagen-vascular diseases, and more. It provides detailed descriptions and classif

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Understanding Hemoflagellates: Leishmania and Trypanosoma Species

Hemoflagellates are blood and tissue parasites belonging to the genera Leishmania spp. and Trypanosoma spp. This article discusses their life cycle, pathogenicity, diseases they cause like visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis, and diagnostic methods. Special focus is given to Leishmania donovani and

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Understanding Leishmaniasis: Transmission, Symptoms, and Epidemiology

Leishmaniasis, caused by obligate intracellular parasites transmitted through infected sandfly bites, has different forms including cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral. The life cycle involves promastigote and amastigote stages. Epidemiologically, it is a zoonosis with natural reservoirs and can

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Understanding Leishmaniasis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania parasites transmitted through infected sand flies. It comes in three forms - cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral - each with distinct characteristics and treatment approaches. Cutaneous leishmaniasis causes skin ulcers, mucocutaneous affec

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Understanding Leishmania: Parasites and Diseases Overview

Discover the three main forms of Leishmaniassis caused by different species, the clinical types of cutaneous leishmaniasis, and the life cycle of Leishmania parasites. Learn about the transmission, manifestations, and types of this disease, including cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis.

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