Diseases of Skin & Wounds (Parasite & Fungi)

Leishmaniasis

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Most cases heal w/o treatment; Prevention limited to reduced exposure to reservoir and vector

Causative agent: Leishmania

Transmissibility: Non-Communicable

Tinea Pedis “Athete’s Foot”

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Ringworm of feet

Causative agent: Microsporum, Epidermphyton & Trichophyton

Transmissibility: Communicable

Tinea Corporis

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Ringworm of Trunk

Causative agent: Microsporum, Epidermphyton & Trichophyton

Transmissibility: Communicable

Tinea Capitis

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Ringworm of Scalp

Causative agent: Microsporum, Epidermphyton & Trichophyton

Transmissibility: Communicable

Tinea Cruris “Jock Itch”

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Ringworm of Groin Area

Causative agent: Microsporum, Epidermphyton & Trichophyton

Transmissibility: Communicable

Tinea Unguium “Onychomycosis”

Definition / Signs & Symptoms: Ringworm of Nails

Causative agent: Microsporum, Epidermphyton & Trichophyton

Transmissibility: Communicable

Humans, soil and animals (cattle, kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, mice and & horses)

Natural Reservoir of Tinea Corporis

Humans and Animals (Dogs, cats & cattle)

Natural Reservoir of Tinea Capitis