Leishmania braziliensis

Leishmania braziliensis is a Leishmania species.

It is associated with leishmaniasis.

Signs and symptoms
Within a few months of infection, an ulcer forms. After healing there is an asymptomatic phase for three to twenty years. At this time, the parasite causes oral and nasal lesions causing severe damage to the mucus membranes.

Treatment
Pentostam, Liposomal and lipid complex preparations of Amphotericin B, or paromomycin can be given.