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Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis presenting as facial cellulitis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Rima Clayton  and
Sophie Grabczynska
Rima Clayton
Affiliation:
Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK
Sophie Grabczynska
Affiliation:
Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK
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Abstract

We report a case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania viannia braziliensis. Despite several courses of both oral and intravenous antibiotics no improvement was seen. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough history, including details of recent travel, and considering rarer causes when no improvement with antibiotics is seen. Our patient was infected with a particularly virulent strain and destruction of the mucous membranes is not uncommon. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are therefore crucial.

Keywords

Cutaneous LeishmaniasisNasal CavityAntimicrobial Chemotherapy
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 119 , Issue 7 , July 2005 , pp. 567 - 569
Copyright
© 2005 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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