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Case of widespread and atypical cutaneous leishmaniasis in a young woman with breast cancer

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus leishmania. Atypical presentation and widespread progression of the lesions may be seen in an immunocompromised patient. We report a case of atypical and widespread cutaneous leishmaniasis in a young woman with breast cancer.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9345

Authors: Fatemeh Mohaghegh, Fatemeh Mokhtari, Fereshteh Sherafat, Mohammad Shoushtarizadeh, Elham Tavousi Tabatabaei

Institutions: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730