Mucosal Leishmaniasis: An Underestimated Presentation of a Neglected Disease
Joint Authors
Cosentino, Stefano
Cocuzza, Salvatore
Postorino, Maria Concetta
Cacopardo, Bruno
Serra, Agostino
Strazzulla, Alessio
Pinzone, Marilia Rita
Nunnari, Giuseppe
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a review of current knowledge about mucosal leishmaniasis (ML).
Although involvement of mucous membranes is classically admitted in New World leishmaniasis, particularly occurring in infection by Leishmania (L.) braziliensis species complex, ML is also a possible presentation of Old World leishmaniasis, in either L.
donovani or L.
major species complex infections.
Thus, ML has to be considered not only as a Latin American disease but as an Old and New World disease.
We describe ML epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinics, diagnosis, and therapy.
Considering both its highly disfiguring lesions and its possible lethal outcome, ML should not be underestimated by physicians.
Moreover, leishmaniasis is expected to increase its burden in many countries as sandfly vector distribution is widespreading towards non-endemic areas.
Finally, the lack of clear understanding of ML pathogenesis and the absence of effective human vaccines strongly claim for more research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Strazzulla, Alessio& Cocuzza, Salvatore& Pinzone, Marilia Rita& Postorino, Maria Concetta& Cosentino, Stefano& Serra, Agostino…[et al.]. 2013. Mucosal Leishmaniasis: An Underestimated Presentation of a Neglected Disease. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Strazzulla, Alessio…[et al.]. Mucosal Leishmaniasis: An Underestimated Presentation of a Neglected Disease. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Strazzulla, Alessio& Cocuzza, Salvatore& Pinzone, Marilia Rita& Postorino, Maria Concetta& Cosentino, Stefano& Serra, Agostino…[et al.]. Mucosal Leishmaniasis: An Underestimated Presentation of a Neglected Disease. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030936
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030936