Abstract
We present a case of visceral leishmaniasis confirmed after the histological investigation of an ulcerate lesion of the scalp in an HIV-1-infected patient receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Histological examination of the skin lesion revealed a squamous cell carcinoma superinfected by amastigotes of Leishmania infantum from the bloodstream. Because HIV-1-infected individuals can harbour parasitic infections in normal and neoplastic tissue, it is necessary to examine carefully any skin lesions, particularly those with uncommon aspects or a worsening course, to exclude superinfections by unsuspected pathogens.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 575-578 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Infection |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- HIV-1
- Leishmania infantum
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Visceral leishmaniasis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases