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Case of widespread and atypical cutaneous leishmaniasis in a young woman with breast cancer
Key Clinical Message Cutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus leishmania. Atypical presentation and widespread progression of the lesions may be seen in an immunocompromised patient. We report a case of atypical and widespread cutaneous leishmaniasis in a young woman with breast cancer.
Fatemeh Mohaghegh+4 more
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Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is mostly associated with Leishmania braziliensis; however, a few cases of Leishmania tropica induced mucocutaneous leishmaniasis have been reported.
Vahid Mashayekhi Goyonlo+2 more
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Wild rabbits are Leishmania infantum reservoirs in southeastern Spain
Abstract Objective We contribute to the understanding of the transmission dynamics of Leishmania infantum suggesting the involvement of rabbits as wild reservoirs. Results The prevalence of infection was 86.0% (270/314 wild rabbits) ranging from 18.2% to 100% in natural geographical regions.
Joaquina Martín‐Sánchez+6 more
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Background: Leishmania major is a causative agent of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in the center of Iran, Abarkouh district. Molecular characterization and precise incrimination of Leishmania species was carried out to perform controlling measurements
Amir Hossein Zahirnia+9 more
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Key Clinical Message Leishmaniasis can mimic many conditions, including hordeolum, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The presence of kinetoplast in free‐form or intramacrophage amastigotes, ensuring us to establish the microscopic diagnosis of leishmaniasis.
Mohammad Sharifi+3 more
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Epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Abstract Objectives In Pakistan, cutaneous leishmaniasis is an emerging tropical disease and a very high number (>70%) of children are afflicted by this marring infection. This study aimed to scrutinise the prevalence, spatial distribution and socio‐demographic and behavioural risk factors associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in children aged <5–15 ...
Chao Lu+5 more
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Localization of Lupoid Leishmaniasis on the face: A case control study
Abstract Background In Lupoid Leishmaniasis, erythematous to brown papules often occur around a central old scar, which can expand over time. For unclear reasons, these lesions tend to develop on the facial area. Objectives This study was conducted to study the distribution of Lupoid Leishmaniasis lesions on the face and compare them with those of ...
Mohammad J. Yazdanpanah+4 more
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Treatment of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis – A systematic review
Summary Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a severe infectious disease, predominantly endemic in Central and South America and is characterized by granulomatous, destructive mucosal lesions in the oral, nasal, and pharyngeal cavities. It is caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania spp. transmitted to humans by sandflies.
Theresa Fischer+3 more
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Identification of Leishmania Species Isolated from Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD-PCR) [PDF]
This cross-sectional study was designed to isolate of Leishmania spp from cutaneous leishmaniasis patients and characterized them by RAPD-PCR technique.
H Hajjaran+7 more
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Behandlung der mukokutanen Leishmaniose – eine systematische Übersicht
Zusammenfassung Die mukokutane Leishmaniose ist eine schwere Infektionskrankheit, die überwiegend in Zentral‐ und Südamerika endemisch ist und sich klinisch mit granulomatösen, destruierenden Schleimhautläsionen im Mund‐Nasen‐Rachenraum manifestiert. Sie wird durch Protozoen, Leishmania spp., ausgelöst, die durch Sandmücken auf den Menschen übertragen ...
Theresa Fischer+3 more
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