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American cutaneous leishmaniasis.

K Freeman

    Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    American cutaneous leishmaniasis is increasingly diagnosed globally due to travel. British troops in Belize contracted leishmaniasis, with Leishmania braziliensis identified, highlighting the need for military medical awareness and management strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical medicine
    • Infectious diseases
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania parasites.
    • Increased international travel leads to higher incidence in non-endemic regions like Europe and North America.
    • Military personnel deployed to endemic areas are at risk, as evidenced by cases in British troops.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current knowledge on American cutaneous leishmaniasis.
    • To emphasize the importance of understanding ACL for military medical officers.
    • To highlight the unique opportunity for the Army Medical Services to study and manage ACL.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of American cutaneous leishmaniasis.
    • Analysis of case reports from British troops serving in Belize.

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  • Identification of Leishmania species from affected individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 150 cases of leishmaniasis observed in British troops in Belize.
    • Leishmania braziliensis species complex isolated from several cases.
    • Leishmania braziliensis previously unrecorded in Belize.

    Conclusions:

    • American cutaneous leishmaniasis poses a growing public health concern due to global travel.
    • Military medical services must be prepared to diagnose and manage ACL, particularly in deployed personnel.
    • The presence of Leishmania braziliensis in Belize presents a novel research and management challenge.