Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a Traveler: A Case Report
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Division
West Florida
Hospital
Blake Medical Center
Specialty
Infectious Disease
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
5-2020
Keywords
leishmania, vector-borne diseases, sandflies, skin lesions, Psychodidae, pathogenic organisms, tropical diseases
Disciplines
Dermatology | Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine | Parasitic Diseases
Abstract
Leishmaniasis, a vector-borne infection transmitted by sandflies, is endemic throughout the Mediterranean basin and the tropics. We present a case diagnosed in Florida after overseas travel.
Recommended Citation
Al-Obaydi S, Dabage N, DeMaio J. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a Traveler: A Case Report. Poster presented at: Florida Chapter of American College of Physicians; September 20-22, 2019; Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Comments
Originally presented at the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians, September 20-22, 2019.