A type of American leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly in the nasal and oral region, resulting in grossly destructive changes; particularly common in Brazil where a significant proportion of persons infected with L. Braziliensis develop this condition; may develop metastatically from sores...
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis (Brazil)
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Disease caused by
Leishmania braxiliensis; also called chiclero ulcer, uta, pian bois, or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: es-pūn′dē-ă Definitions: 1. A type of American leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly in the nasal and oral region, resulting in grossly destructive changes; particularly common in the Amazon basin, where a significant proportion of people infect...
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