Delhi boil

Delhi Boil or Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is a skin infection caused by a single-celled parasite that is transmitted by the bite of a phlebotomine sandfly. This condition is also known as Oriental Sore, Tropical Sore, and Baghdad Boil.

Causes

The cause of Delhi Boil is a parasite known as Leishmania. There are more than 20 Leishmania species that are transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies. The sandflies become infected by sucking blood from an infected animal or person.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Delhi Boil include skin sores which erupt weeks to months after the person affected has been bitten by a sandfly. The sores can initially appear as bumps or nodules and may end up as ulcers. The ulcers can be painless or painful. Some people may have swollen glands near the sores.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of Delhi Boil is usually made by identifying the parasite under a microscope. Other diagnostic methods include culture, serology, and molecular techniques like PCR.

Treatment

The treatment of Delhi Boil may include medications like antimony-containing compounds, liposomal amphotericin B, and miltefosine. The choice of treatment depends on the species of Leishmania, the location of the infection, and the patient's health status.

Prevention

Prevention of Delhi Boil involves protection from sandfly bites. This can be achieved by using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and sleeping under a bed net.

See Also

• Leishmaniasis
• Parasitic Diseases
• Skin Infections

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