Cutaneous leishmaniasis in the americas: historical evolution, level of knowledge, complications and techniques used in diagnosis

Abstract

Leishmaniasis is considered a neglected disease; therefore, it is necessary to investigate and update information about the history, knowledge about the disease, complications and diagnostic tests for cutaneous leishmaniasis. The objective of the research was to describe information about cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Americas. The methodology used was a descriptive systematic review. As results it was highlighted that LC was named after its discoverer, there are investigations where it was present in Latin America, the level of knowledge about the disease in North America was regular, in Central and South America a high level of knowledge prevailed, there are many complications that occur, but the most observed are the lesions of the lesions of the skin, The tests most commonly used in North America are immunofluorescence antibodies (IFAT), Leishmania nested PCR (Ln-PCR) and skin biopsy, and in South America these were used together with enzyme immunoassay (ELISA), Western blot, microscopic analysis and culture, among others. It was concluded that it is important for people to be informed about the disease and all the consequences it entails so that they can prevent contagion, recognize if they suffer from it and can be treated in time so as not to generate complications that prevent their recovery.