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Challenges in diagnosis of genital ulcers: a genital leishmaniasis case series
Souza, Marina Dias de; Falqueto, Aloísio; Morais, Gabriela Lopes de; Salomão, Amanda da Silva; Pereira, Fernanda Daher.
  • Souza, Marina Dias de; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas. Vitória. BR
  • Falqueto, Aloísio; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas. Vitória. BR
  • Morais, Gabriela Lopes de; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas. Vitória. BR
  • Salomão, Amanda da Silva; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas. Vitória. BR
  • Pereira, Fernanda Daher; Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Departamento de Doenças Infecciosas. Vitória. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 54: e0772-2020, 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1155577
ABSTRACT
Abstract Leishmaniasis is a tropical infectious disease caused by Leishmania spp. protozoa and is transmitted by insects from the Phlebotominae subfamily. It can manifest as cutaneous leishmaniasis, a painless ulcer that can develop into a more serious systemic affliction as the protozoa spreads lymphatically or hematogenously, depending on the host's immunity. In this case series, the authors present a rare form of genital mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, with consideration of epidemiologic characteristics, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatments offered.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Leishmania Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Leishmania Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR