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Paediatrics: Protozoal skin infections

Infection with Leishmania spp. Endemic in hot climates (e.g. Mediterranean, South America).

Protozoal skin infections

 

Cutaneous leishmaniasis

 

Infection with Leishmania spp. Endemic in hot climates (e.g. Mediterranean, South America). Spread by sandflies. Large red-brown papule, nodule, ulcer, or granuloma develops on face after several months incubation. Infection usually resolves within 1yr, but leaves a scar.

 

 

Treatment 

Intralesional or IV antimony compound if severe.

 

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