Dunya G, Loya A, Taraif S, Adib Houreih M, Khalifeh I. Clinical, microscopic and molecular presentation in pediatric versus adult old world cutaneous Leishmaniasis.
Pediatr Dermatol 2020;
37:656-660. [PMID:
32424830 DOI:
10.1111/pde.14195]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an emerging uncontrolled tropical parasitic disease in endemic and nonendemic areas with a high prevalence in the pediatric age group.
METHOD
A total of 382 individuals from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Syria diagnosed with CL by punch biopsy/scrapings were grouped into adults (>18 years) and pediatrics (≤18 years). Data recorded included clinical features [number, location, type, size, and extensiveness (size larger than 3 cm, more than 5 lesions per patient, lesion present for more than 12 months, special types, disfiguring lesion or closeness to vital sensory organs) of lesions] and microscopic findings [Ridley's Parasitic Index and Ridley's Pattern]. In addition, molecular confirmation and speciation were performed.
RESULTS
In comparison with adults, patients in the pediatric group (n = 158, 41.4%) showed significantly higher number of lesions, more facial involvement, and more extensive disease (P < .05). Microscopically, a more advanced Ridley's pattern was observed. The other variables did not show statistical difference between the two groups.
CONCLUSION
Historically, CL has been known to be a neglected tropical disease of poverty and pediatric predilection. In our pediatric group, CL manifests with more extensive disease clinically mirrored by more advanced lesions microscopically.
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