@article{32393,
  keywords = {Belize, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Leishmaniasis, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)},
  author = {Pollack K and Flowers R and Zlotoff B},
  title = {Cutaneous leishmaniasis in a boy from Belize.},
  abstract = {<p>A 9-year-old boy from Belize presented with a 3-month history of enlarging plaques on his arm. Originating as papules, the lesions had progressed despite treatment with topical mupirocin, oral amoxicillin, and cephalexin. At presentation, physical examination revealed 2 well-circumscribed, round plaques with rolled borders and central erosion on the right forearm (<strong>Figure 1</strong>). A previous biopsy demonstrated amastigotes within histiocytes, consistent with a diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Repeat biopsy sent for polymerase chain reaction, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), confirmed infection by <em>Leishmania mexicana</em>.</p>
},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {The Journal of pediatrics},
  issn = {1097-6833},
  doi = {10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.08.057},
  language = {eng},
}