Amputation of a type II diabetic patient with cutaneous leishmaniasis due to Leishmania major
Abstract Background Leishmaniases 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 infe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06909-8 |