Leishmaniose érysipéloïde

Cutaneous erysipeloid leishmaniasis caused by leishmania infantum in Morocco

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a group of endemic diseases with a broad range of clinical manifestations. 1 In Morocco, the epidemiological situation of leishmaniasis and the distribution of the three responsible Leishmania species (L. major, L. tropica, and L. infantum) is constantly evolving. 2 Leishmania infantum was until recently still associated with sporadic cases of CL in known regions endemic for visceral leishmaniasis (VL).…”

“…2 A predominance of males has been reported in Morocco, which is essentially explained by the rural nature of the foci where men's professional activities are closely related to livestock farming, as was the case of our patient. 1 The classic lesion due to L. infantum is localized, characterized by a single, small, ulcerated or lupoid lesion on the face that can last up to 3 years, causing partial or total destruction of the mucous membranes and underlying structures of the nose or mouth. 3,4 The erysipeloid form is an atypical form that is rarely described and little known to practitioners; it was first described in Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and Tunisia with a frequency ranging from 0.005 to 3.2%.…”