What is another word for leishmaniasis?
Pronunciation: [lɛʃmˈe͡ɪnɪˌasiz] (IPA) 
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that affects humans and animals, commonly transmitted by sandflies. Synonyms for leishmaniasis include Leishmania infection, Kala azar, Black fever, and visceral leishmaniasis. Another form of the disease is called Cutaneous leishmaniasis, which leads to skin lesions and is also known as oriental sore, Delhi boil, or Baghdad boil. Other synonyms for Cutaneous leishmaniasis are Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis, chiclero ulcer, and espundia. Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is another form of the disease that affects mucous membranes, often causing disfigurement. It is also known as Espundia, New World mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, and American cutaneous mucosal leishmaniasis.
