Leishmaniasis, Brazilian Mucocutaneous (L. Cutaneomucosa Brasiliensis; Syn. Espundia)

Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Brasiliensis or Espundia is a disease caused by the subspecies Leishmania braziliensis brasiliensis, which is common in wooded areas of South America.

Symptoms of this disease can be very serious and include widespread damage to the skin and mucous membranes. It can cause deep destruction of soft tissue and cartilage, which can lead to serious complications such as hearing or vision loss.

Treatment of mucocutaneous Brazilian leishmaniasis is with antiprotozoal drugs such as amphotericin B and meglumine glucose. However, treatment should be started as early as possible to prevent serious complications.

Prevention of Brazilian mucocutaneous leishmaniasis consists of maintaining good hygiene and avoiding contact with infected animals and the environment. It is also recommended to use repellents and protective clothing when working in wooded areas.

Overall, mucocutaneous Brazilian leishmaniasis is a serious disease that can lead to severe complications. Therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent and treat this disease to avoid serious consequences.

Leishmaniasis is a group of anthropozoonotic vector-borne diseases of humans and animals caused by intracellular parasites from the class Protozoa, family Leishmanidae, order Kinetoplastida. The disease is characterized by ulcerative-necrotic lesions of the skin or mucous membranes of various organs. Favorite sites for lymphohematogenous dissemination of parasites are regional lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and lungs (with leishmaniasis of the skin of the inner surface of the mouth and tongue). Erythrocytes of patients with leishmaniasis contain tissue forms of leishmania, surrounded by erythroblasts. Infection with Leishmania occurs through the bite of biting midges and, less commonly, hematophages, which spread parasites into the blood of animals and humans. The main sources of infection are sick people and animals whose parasites are found in their saliva and blood.