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Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

  • 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

Related

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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
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
 Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020