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Sabina Mendivil-Tuchia de Tai1, Ursula Cáceres-Bernaola1, Silvya Sánchez Morales1
1Hospital Central de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú, Lima, Perú; Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú.
Abstract:
A case in Peru highlights the challenges of treating cutaneous leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease endemic to the region. A 44-year-old farmer presented with disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis with mucosal involvement, further complicated by co-infection with HTLV-1, an unusual combination in Peru. Initial treatment with Amphotericin B was interrupted due to neuromuscular symptoms, causing disease recurrence. Serology later confirmed the HTLV-1 co-infection. After a comprehensive regimen including meglumine antimoniate, clindamycin, ceftriaxone, imiquimod, and pentoxifylline, the patient's lesions fully re-epithelialized within 30 days. The case emphasizes the necessity of treatment adherence and specialized follow-up to manage complex co-infections effectively.
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