Synonym for leishmaniasis ... <infectious disease> Caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. The parasite lives intracellularly in macrophages. Various forms of the disease are known, depending upon the species of parasite: in particular visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar) and muco cutaneous leishmaniasis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973