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A pregnant woman with cutaneous leishmaniasis experienced spontaneous healing of leg ulcers during pregnancy. This case suggests cutaneous leishmaniasis poses no danger to pregnant women or their fetuses.

Keywords:
embarazohipertermia inducidaleishmaniasis cutánea/terapiatransmisión vertical de enfermedad infecciosa

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic skin infection.
  • Treatment options for leishmaniasis are often contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • The safety of leishmaniasis treatment and the disease itself during pregnancy is a concern.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old pregnant woman presented with leg ulcers diagnosed as cutaneous leishmaniasis.
  • Standard diagnostic tests, including direct smear and leishmanin skin test, were negative.
  • Due to pregnancy, the patient received no specific treatment for the leishmaniasis.

Findings:

  • The patient's cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions resolved spontaneously during her pregnancy.
  • The pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated.
  • Both mother and child remained healthy during a two-year follow-up period.

Implications:

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis may not pose a significant risk to pregnant women.
  • Human maternal-fetal transmission of cutaneous leishmaniasis is considered unlikely.
  • This case supports conservative management for cutaneous leishmaniasis in pregnant patients.