Two cases of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis in Australian travelers visiting Morocco.
Two cases of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (OWCL) acquired by travelers to Morocco are described. In Australia, OWCL is more frequently seen in migrants rather than returned travelers. The patients were treated with sodium stibogluconate and fluconazole. Optimal treatment is not established, particularly in returned travelers, but identification of Leishmania species can help with the selection of appropriate therapy.
Stewardson
Andrew J
AJ
Department of Infectious Diseases, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia. andrew.stew@rdson.net
Leder
Karin
K
Torresi
Joseph
J
Johnson
Douglas F
DF
D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001315:Australia; D001415:Back / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D016773:Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009018:Morocco; D009666:Nose / Q000469:parasitology; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole; D000967:Antimony Sodium Gluconate