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ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2025

Mucosal Leishmaniasis in Tunisia: Observations from a Rare Case Report.

Hamed Chouaieb, Mohammad Akhoundi, Malika El Omri, Samar Ismail, Imen Khammari, Foued Bellazreg, Mouna Bellakhdher, Mohamed Abdelkefi, Wissem Hachfi, Akila Fathallah

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Article in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Hamed ChouaiebLaboratory of Parasitology - Mycology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohammad AkhoundiParasitology-Mycology Department, Avicenne Hospital, AP-HP, Bobigny, Sorbonne Paris Nord University, Bobigny, France.
Malika El OmriFaculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Samar IsmailLaboratory of Parasitology - Mycology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Imen KhammariLaboratory of Parasitology - Mycology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
Foued BellazregFaculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mouna BellakhdherFaculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohamed AbdelkefiFaculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Wissem HachfiFaculty of Medicine, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Akila FathallahLaboratory of Parasitology - Mycology, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is a parasitic disease affecting the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity. It is most prevalent in Central and South America, whereas cases in the Old World are relatively rare. Herein, we present the case of an immunocompetent man from Tunisia with a long-delayed diagnosis of ML, characterized by lesions in the nasal mucosa without cutaneous involvement. This report underlines the importance of multidisciplinary care and adherence to follow-up in managing this disease. Clinicians should remain vigilant regarding this parasitosis, its potential complications, and the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Leishmaniasis, MucocutaneousNasal MucosaAmphotericin BAntiprotozoal AgentsHumansMaleTunisiaAmphotericin BAntiprotozoal Agents

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PMID39965217
PMCPMC12062679

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