Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis due to Leishmania (Viannia) panamensis in Two Travelers Successfully Treated with Miltefosine

Mann, Sarah; Phupitakphol, Tanit; Davis, Brian; Newman, Sabrina; Suárez, José Antonio; Henao‐Martínez, Andrés F.; Franco‐Paredes, Carlos

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.20-0086

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“…panamensis [ 12 ]. A number of case reports have also demonstrated the efficacy of treating ML and CL, including cases in the United States [ 12 - 15 ].…”

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Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in the Context of a Global Pandemic: A Case Report

Carotenuto¹,

Albers²,

Hankins³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is a rare metastatic complication of Leishmania infection. It has a high potential for destructive and disfiguring complications, namely destruction of nasal architecture and airway compromise. ML is difficult to treat for a variety of reasons, including variable antimicrobial resistance rates between species, as well as between endemic areas geographically. There are several treatment options available, which are discussed here. In the majority of cases, a nuanced approach to treatment is required based on speciation and geography. Importantly, the treatment of ML requires a multi-disciplinary approach. We present a patient with a history of cutaneous leishmaniasis who presented with signs and symptoms concerning ML, but due to the COVID-19 global pandemic diagnostic testing was not possible, was treated empirically under clinical suspicion of ML with good results.

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“…panamensis [ 12 ]. A number of case reports have also demonstrated the efficacy of treating ML and CL, including cases in the United States [ 12 - 15 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in the Context of a Global Pandemic: A Case Report

Carotenuto¹,

Albers²,

Hankins³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…While there is no ideal treatment regimen, experts recommend individualized therapy for the patient based on the extent and location of lesion involvement, immune status, co-morbid conditions, pregnancy plans, adverse effects of the medications, and published reports on the efficacy of treatment based on species and geographic data (see Table 3 for more details). Collagenase ointment has been used to decrease fibrous scarring and promote the final stages of healing [ 51 ].…”

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“…Source: PAHO/WHO, 2018 published reports on the efficacy of treatment based on species and geographic data (see Table 3 for more details). Collagenase ointment has been used to decrease fibrous scarring and promote the final stages of healing [51].…”

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A Review of Leishmaniasis: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

et al. 2021

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Purpose of Review The goal of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous, mucosal, and visceral leishmaniasis. We will describe the most recent findings and suggest areas of further research in the leishmaniasis field. Recent Findings This article reviews newer leishmaniasis tests (including rapid diagnostic tests using rK39 antibodies), vaccine candidates, and updated treatment recommendations. Summary While leishmaniasis is a complex disease, learning the prominent clinical manifestations and major parasite species can guide the recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.

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“…Management strategy was described in 603 patients: 521 (86.4%) received systemic treatment, 42 (7.0%) local treatment, 6 (1.0%) combined local and systemic treatment and 34 (5.6%) no treatment (Table 7). A total of 85 failures or relapses were reported, representing 14.1% of cases [20,30,69,77,82,92,96,97,100,116,120,121,125,126,128,129,139,140,146,150,165,173,[177][178][179][180]194,228,269]. When retreatment was described (n = 44, [30,82,92,96,97,100,116,120,121,125,126,128,129,139,140,146,150,173,177-180, 194,228,269]), it most often consisted of a different strategy and/or drug (92.3%, [30,82,92,96,97,100,116,120,121,125,126,128,129,139,140,146,…”

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Non-Endemic Leishmaniases Reported Globally in Humans between 2000 and 2021—A Comprehensive Review

Rocha¹,

Pereira

Maia³

2022

Pathogens

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Leishmaniases are human and animal parasitic diseases transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies. Globalization is an important driver of the burden and in the current dynamics of these diseases. A systematic review of articles published between 2000 and 2021 was conducted using the PubMed search engine to identify the epidemiology and clinical management of imported human leishmaniases as a fundamental step to better manage individual cases and traveler and migrant health from a global perspective. A total of 275 articles were selected, representing 10,341 human imported cases. Identified drivers of changing patterns in epidemiology include conflict and war, as well as host factors, such as immunosuppression, natural and iatrogenic. Leishmania species diversity associated with different clinical presentations implies diagnostic and treatment strategies often complex to select and apply, especially in non-endemic settings. Thus, diagnostic and management algorithms for medical clinical decision support are proposed. Increased surveillance of non-endemic cases, whether in vulnerable populations such as refugees/migrants and immunocompromised individuals or travelers, could improve individual health and mitigate the public health risk of introducing Leishmania species into new areas.

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Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis due to Leishmania (Viannia) panamensis in Two Travelers Successfully Treated with Miltefosine

Cited by 10 publications

References 19 publications

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in the Context of a Global Pandemic: A Case Report

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Mucosal Leishmaniasis in the Context of a Global Pandemic: A Case Report

A Review of Leishmaniasis: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Non-Endemic Leishmaniases Reported Globally in Humans between 2000 and 2021—A Comprehensive Review

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