Para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a patient in Brazil: a case report
AUTOR(ES)
Lindoso, José Angelo Lauletta, Moreira, Carlos Henrique Valente, Celeste, Beatriz Julieta, Oyafuso, Luiza Keiko Matsuka, Folegatti, Pedro Moreira, Zijlstra, Eduard Evert
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2018-02
RESUMO
Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is common in Brazil and is caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum/chagasi. Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis frequently follows visceral leishmaniasis caused by L. donovani, and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis refers to an uncommon presentation wherein it occurs simultaneously along with visceral leishmaniasis. While post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis only occurs occasionally in L. infantum/chagasi infections, it frequently occurs in patients with concomitant immunosuppression (HIV co-infection). Here, we describe the first case of para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in Brazil. It is important to raise awareness of post- and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in L. infantum endemic areas as these patients may contribute to visceral leishmaniasis transmission.
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