Abstract
Leishmaniases are neglected tropical diseases that affect around 20,000 people per yearin Brazil. Tegumentary leishmaniasis is mainly caused by Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis,L. (V.) guyanensis and L. (Leishmania) amazonensis. Parasites of the species L. (L.)amazonensis are etiological agents of two clinical forms of leishmaniasis: localized cutaneousand diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis…