Abstract
BackgroundLeishmaniases are neglected tropical diseases of public health concern in Algeria. The immunocompromised patients with HIV, autoimmune diseases, or chronic alcohol abuse are at a higher risk of leishmaniasis. Herein, we present the case of an immunocompetent diabetic patient infected by Leishmania major, leading to life-threatening consequences.Case presentationAn Algerian diabetic patient developed a cutaneous lesion with large polymorphous inflamed granuloma and pyoderma gangrenosum in the left foot, following L. major infection. A delayed follow-up led to a treatment failure, resulting in the amputation.ConclusionsThis report highlights the absence of timely treatment of Leishmania infection as a life-threatening point among high-risk diabetic patients. Clinicians should be aware of this parasitosis leading to severe complications in diabetic patients.
Highlights
Leishmaniases are neglected tropical diseases of public health concern in Algeria
This report highlights the absence of timely treatment of Leishmania infection as a life-threatening point among high-risk diabetic patients
Case presentation A 49-year-old man was referred in March 2018 to Hadjout public hospital (80 km west of Algiers, Algeria) for a suspected cutaneous fungal infection
Summary
This report highlights the absence of timely treatment of Leishmania infection as a life-threatening point among high-risk diabetic patients.
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