Differentiation of mucosal lesions in mucocutaneous leishmaniasis and paracoccidioidomycosis.

ABSTRACT: Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis and paracoccidioidomycosis are infectious diseases with similar epidemiological and clinical aspects. Cases of both diseases may manifest similar lesions in the mucosa. Therefore, the determination of distinguishing characteristics for the purpose of differential diagnosis is critical for better management of the diseases. The present study evaluated factors that assist in the differentiation of mucosal lesions between these diseases. This cross-sectional study included data from medical records of 122 cases of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis and 83 cases of paracoccidioidomycosis attended at the university hospital Cassiano Antonio Moraes, located in Vitória, Espírito Santo State, Brazil. Comparison between the diseases included the following variables: sex, age, t

SUBMITTER: Vicente CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6258372 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature