cutaneous leishmaniasis, a dermatological disease caused by the parasite Leishmania tropica, transmitted to humans by the bite of the sand fly. This form of leishmaniasis, characterized by ulcerative lesions, occurs primarily in Africa, Asia, and some Mediterranean countries. Oriental sore causes no systemic symptoms, but the sores are susceptible to secondary infections. Treatment options include infrared therapy and injection of ulcers with sodium antimony gluconate. Also called Aleppo boil, Delhi boil, Old World leishmaniasis, oriental sore, tropical sore. See also leishmaniasis.
