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1 Leishmaniasis as an Emerging Infection
Christine M. Choi  Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings  Volume 6, Issue 3, Pages (December 2001) DOI: /j x x Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

2 Figure 1 Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis. Ulcer of the lower extremity caused by L. major. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 2001 6, DOI: ( /j x x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

3 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, DOI: ( /j x x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions

4 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, DOI: ( /j x x) Copyright © 2001 The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Inc Terms and Conditions


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