Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis and leprosy: case report and literature review
Conclusion:
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis is a rare dermal complication of VL that mimics leprosy and should be considered particularly in countries where both diseases are endemic. A co-infection must be seriously considered, especially in patients who are non-responsive to treatment or develop persistent leprosy reactions as those encountered in the patient reported here.
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maria TrindadeLana SilvaLucia BrazValdir AmatoBernard NaafsMirian Sotto Source Type: research
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