Cutaneous leishmaniasis
ICD-10 B55.1 · ICD-11 1F54.1

Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania panamensis

Cutaneous leishmaniasis attributable to Leishmania panamensis presents a distinct treatment context within New World cutaneous disease. Management decisions hinge on lesion characteristics and individual patient factors.

Clinical scenario

Cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania panamensis, with treatment selection guided by lesion count, size, distribution, and acceptability of the therapeutic approach to the patient.

Treatment approach (overview only)

For patients whose lesions satisfy defined criteria around number, size, and absence of spread, a locally directed treatment strategy may be considered — the complete protocol specifies full eligibility requirements, the available options, and the step-by-step approach.

Treatment goal

Complete reepithelialization — full healing of the cutaneous lesion.

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References

DOI: 10.1111/jtm.12089

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