These protozoan parasites are causative agents of cutaneous leishmaniasis and it is thought that the gundi may act as a natural reservoir for the pathogen .
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a skin disease transmitted by female sandflies .
These protozoan parasites are causative agents of cutaneous leishmaniasis , a skin disease transmitted by female sandflies , and it is thought that the gundi may act as a natural reservoir for the pathogen .