Leishmaniasis as an Emerging Infection Christine M. Choi Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings Volume 6, Issue 3, Pages 175-182 (December 2001) DOI: 10.1046/j.0022-202x.2001.00038.x Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis. Ulcer of the lower extremity caused by L. major. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2001 6, 175-182DOI: (10.1046/j.0022-202x.2001.00038.x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. Young man with healed prior lesions of cutaneous leishmaniasis on the arms caused by L. braziliensis, now presenting with new lesions of the nasal mucosa. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2001 6, 175-182DOI: (10.1046/j.0022-202x.2001.00038.x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Generalized cutaneous leishmaniasis believed to be caused by L. braziliensis in a patient immunocompromised by diabetes. The term “generalized” is used to distinguish this case from “diffuse” caused by L. amazonensis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2001 6, 175-182DOI: (10.1046/j.0022-202x.2001.00038.x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions