Explain/Teach these Concepts to a Friend

1. Explain the life cycle of a Leishmania spp. Make sure to include the host and insect forms of the parasite. Be as detailed as possible. Also include why Leishmania transmission will probably never be eradicated in human populations.
2. Explain the difference between cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral Leishmaniasis. What is one of the major factors that influences which type of Leishmaniasis that develops? Make sure to include which type is most likely to end in death of the host.
3. What has been done to control the spread of Leishmania spp? How effective has it been and what else might need to be done to effectively stop human infections?