LEISHMANIASIS
&
TAENIASIS
Presented by:
OMEGA L S
BSc.N 2nd YEAR
ROLL NO.- 28
, CONTENT
LEISHMANIASIS
• Introduction
• Definition
• Classification of leishmaniasis
• Magnitude
World
India
Northeast
• Epidemiology
• Clinical features
• Modes of transmission
• Diagnostic studies
• Complications
• Prevention and control measures
• Treatment
• Community Health Nursing Responsibilities
• Recent updates
• Conclusion
, INTRODUCTION
Leishmaniasis are a group of protozoal
diseases caused by parasites. It is
transmitted to human by the bite of an
infected phlebotomine sandfly.
The disease affects some of the poorest
people and is associated with malnutrition,
population, displacement, poor housing , a
weak immune system and lack of financial
resources.
, Definition
Leishmaniasis is an infectious
disease caused by Flagellated
protozoa of the genus leishmania and
is generally transmitted by the bite
of an infected female phlebotomine
sandfly.
&
TAENIASIS
Presented by:
OMEGA L S
BSc.N 2nd YEAR
ROLL NO.- 28
, CONTENT
LEISHMANIASIS
• Introduction
• Definition
• Classification of leishmaniasis
• Magnitude
World
India
Northeast
• Epidemiology
• Clinical features
• Modes of transmission
• Diagnostic studies
• Complications
• Prevention and control measures
• Treatment
• Community Health Nursing Responsibilities
• Recent updates
• Conclusion
, INTRODUCTION
Leishmaniasis are a group of protozoal
diseases caused by parasites. It is
transmitted to human by the bite of an
infected phlebotomine sandfly.
The disease affects some of the poorest
people and is associated with malnutrition,
population, displacement, poor housing , a
weak immune system and lack of financial
resources.
, Definition
Leishmaniasis is an infectious
disease caused by Flagellated
protozoa of the genus leishmania and
is generally transmitted by the bite
of an infected female phlebotomine
sandfly.
