ABSTRACT
Correspondence: Dr. A.J.Baillie, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 204 George Street, Glasgow, G11XW, UK; Tel: 0141-548-2623; Fax: 0141-522-6443; E-mail: a.j.baillie@strath.ac.uk
INTRODUCTION
The Leishmaniases
Several species of the flagellated protozoan parasite Leishmania are responsible for causing leishmaniasis in Man, which may present as a visceral, cutaneous or mucocutaneous disease. The exact clinical presentation depends on parasite species, geographical location and immune status of the infected individual.
