Para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a patient in Brazil: a case report

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2018 Jan-Feb;51(1):105-107. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0487-2016.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / complications*
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / drug therapy
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / complications*
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / drug therapy
  • Male

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents