title: Leishmaniasis: an undesirable import.
abstract: The impact of leishmaniasis on public health is often underestimated. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy may minimize the development of serious sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Giannini
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Burnett
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology