Cutaneous leishmaniasis in an overseas filipino worker : a case report / Riza R. Cruz, William E. Del Poso, Ma. Katherina L. Herrin and Julie W. Pabico.

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Cruz, Riza R., MD [principal author]

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Language: English Publication details: Fairview, Quezon City Department of Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2013Description: illustrations and photos (colored); (in folder)Content type:

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Summary: ABSTRACT: Cutaneous leishmaniasis also known as "oriental sore" is caused by intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania that is not endemic in the Philippines. It is a complex disease and manifestations would depend upon parasite species, host responses, and poorly understood host-parasite-vector interactions. Several species of leishmania are capable of infecting humans and causing disease. We described a case of 56 year old male, an Overseas Filipino Worker in Saudi Arabia who presented with an 8-year history of multiple non-healing plaques in upper extremities and back. Biopsy was done which revealed the presence of amastigotes consistent with the diagnosis of leishmaniasis. The patient responded to treatment with oral Itraconazole. This case highlights the importance of a detailed travel history which may lead to earlier recognition and treatment of certain infectious diseases.

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ABSTRACT: Cutaneous leishmaniasis also known as "oriental sore" is caused by intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania that is not endemic in the Philippines. It is a complex disease and manifestations would depend upon parasite species, host responses, and poorly understood host-parasite-vector interactions. Several species of leishmania are capable of infecting humans and causing disease. We described a case of 56 year old male, an Overseas Filipino Worker in Saudi Arabia who presented with an 8-year history of multiple non-healing plaques in upper extremities and back. Biopsy was done which revealed the presence of amastigotes consistent with the diagnosis of leishmaniasis. The patient responded to treatment with oral Itraconazole. This case highlights the importance of a detailed travel history which may lead to earlier recognition and treatment of certain infectious diseases.

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