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New World leishmaniasis from Spain.

N Tomson1, R P Symonds, A A Moir

  • 1Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|January 2, 2003
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A rare case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum occurred in Spain. Despite treatment, the patient succumbed to pneumonia, highlighting potential complications of this rare presentation.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is typically caused by Leishmania parasites from the Americas.
  • Leishmania infantum is a common cause of visceral leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean region.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old man in Spain presented with mucocutaneous leishmaniasis affecting the nose.
  • The causative agent was identified as Leishmania infantum.

Findings:

  • This case represents a rare instance of Leishmania infantum causing the New World form of leishmaniasis.
  • The likely source of infection was a domestic dog.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Leishmania infantum.

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  • Highlights the importance of considering zoonotic transmission routes for leishmaniasis.
  • Underscores the potential for severe outcomes, including death from secondary infections like pneumonia.