Abstract
Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL) is an uncommon form of Leishmania braziliensis infection. It remains unknown why some people develop this clinical condition. We describe 14 DCL patients in Northeast Brazil during 2015–2018. These patients regularly drank large amounts of alcohol, possibly increasing their risk for DCL.
Highlights
Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL) is an uncommon form of Leishmania braziliensis infection
In Ceará, a state in Northeast Brazil, only L. braziliensis has been isolated from persons who have Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) or disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL) [4]
We identified 18 DCL patients and 38 LCL patients matched by sex, age, and time of diagnosis
Summary
Disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis (DCL) is an uncommon form of Leishmania braziliensis infection. In Ceará, a state in Northeast Brazil, only L. braziliensis has been isolated from persons who have LCL or DCL [4]. We assessed the association of DCL with heavy alcohol consumption in a region to which L. braziliensis is endemic. The Study We conducted the case–control study in an outpatient clinic in the Baturité region, Ceará state, Northeast Brazil, during 2015–2018, when 358 LCL and DCL cases were diagnosed. We identified 18 DCL patients and 38 LCL patients matched by sex, age (within ±5 years), and time of diagnosis.
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