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Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

Presentable
  • Espundia
  • Brazilian leishmaniasis
  • Naso-oral leishmaniasis
  • Chiclero ulcer
  • Forest yaws
  • Uta

Nature

The ulcers of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis may spread to the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth and invade the nasal septum resulting in severe facial lesions with extensive deformity.

Incidence

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is found in Central and South America.

Broader

Leishmaniasis
Presentable
Ulcers
Unpresentable

Aggravates

Stomatitis
Unpresentable

Related

Web link

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
1A4N
J2113
DOCID
12021130
D7NID
157854
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Oct 4, 2020