Diffuse Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in an Immunocompromised Patient Resembling Histoid Hansen's Disease.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania . Atypical presentation and widespread progression of the lesions may be seen in patients with HIV disease and diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection is emerging as a serious new threat. We report a case of diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis in a HIV- infected patient resembling Histoid Hansen.
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