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
Related
Web link
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
Agriculture, fisheries » Forestry
Medicine » Nose
Medicine » Pathology
Medicine » Skin
Medicine » Specific diseases
Medicine » Teeth, mouth
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020