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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in an infant.

B R Reed, P W Orton, J J Marr

    Pediatric Dermatology
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is rare in the US. A US infant developed CL after travel to an endemic region, confirmed by biopsy, and resolved with scarring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Parasitology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an uncommon parasitic infection in the United States.
    • Travel to endemic regions is a known risk factor for acquiring CL.

    Observation:

    • An infant returning from an endemic area presented with cutaneous lesions.
    • A skin biopsy was performed for diagnostic purposes.

    Findings:

    • Leishmania organisms were identified in the skin biopsy within 48 hours.
    • The infant's cutaneous lesions resolved over several months, leaving scars.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the possibility of CL in US infants returning from endemic areas.
    • Early diagnosis via skin biopsy is crucial for managing CL.
    • Cutaneous leishmaniasis can result in scarring even after resolution.