Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis - 25/05/12
, José Angelo Lauletta Lindoso, MD, PhD b, c, dRésumé |
Tegumentary leishmaniases are caused by approximately 15 species of protozoa of the genus Leishmania. They prevail in tropical and subtropical areas of the Old and New World but human mobility also makes them a medical problem in nonendemic areas. Clinical manifestations may comprise cutaneous and mucocutaneous forms that may be localized, disseminated, or diffuse in distribution and may differ in Old and New World leishmaniases. Diagnosis and treatment vary according to the clinical manifestations, geographic area, and Leishmania species involved. This article highlights the diversity and complexity of tegumentary leishmaniases, which are worsened by human immunodeficiency virus/Leishmania coinfection.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous, Mucosal, Diagnosis, Antimonial, Amphotericin B
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
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| Financial support: Laboratorio de Investigação Médica (LIM-38) do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina, USP and Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa (fellowship to HG). |
Vol 26 - N° 2
P. 293-307 - juin 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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