mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
noun
: cutaneous leishmaniasis affecting the mucous membranes especially of the nose, mouth, and pharynx that occurs chiefly in Central and South America and may cause destruction of underlying tissue (as of the nose and lips) if untreated
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a rare form, almost exclusively in New World disease, and can occur 1-2 years after the onset of primary cutaneous disease. … Progression rates to mucocutaneous leishmaniasis range from 1 to 10%.—
Matthew P. Vasievich et al., American Journal of Dermatology
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“Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mucocutaneous%20leishmaniasis. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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