Abstract
Mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is often clinically silent until reaching a highly advanced state. In this prospective study, 6 of 220 patients with early cutaneous leishmaniasis were diagnosed with mucosal involvement by otorhinolaryngological examination (a rate similar to the reported rate of late ML). Detection of early ML may represent an important strategy in preventing severe mucosal destruction in human leishmaniasis.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
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Brazil
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Endoscopy / methods
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Female
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Humans
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / complications*
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / diagnosis
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Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous / complications*
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Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous / diagnosis*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nasal Mucosa / parasitology
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Nasal Mucosa / pathology
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Prospective Studies
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Skin Tests / methods