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Complex cutaneous leishmaniasis in a pediatric patient.
Ramneek K Dhami1, Megha M Tollefson2,3, Jackson G Turbeville4
1Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA.
Pediatric Dermatology
|April 15, 2024
Summary
A child contracted cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) after visiting Panama. This parasitic infection required two treatments of liposomal amphotericin B for successful management.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Tropical Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies, with distinct Old World and New World classifications.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing CL, which can present with varied clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A case report details a 2-year-old female diagnosed with complex cutaneous leishmaniasis following travel to Panama.
- The patient presented with a challenging clinical course necessitating intensive management.
Findings:
- The patient's complex CL required a prolonged treatment regimen.
- Two rounds of liposomal amphotericin B were ultimately successful in treating the infection.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering CL in travelers returning from endemic areas, even in young children.
- Effective management strategies, including liposomal amphotericin B, are vital for complex CL cases.
- Further research into the clinical spectrum and treatment outcomes of New World CL in pediatric populations is warranted.
