A case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in Saudi Arabia caused by Leishmania major and its response to treatment

Abstract

A case is presented of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a male Saudi infant caused by Leishmania major. The extensive lesions of the nose and right cheek healed rapidly and completely following parenteral therapy with sodium stibogluconate (Pentostam®). This appears to be the first case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis described in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A brief comparison is drawn with the condition as described in other areas.