A patient has the following symptoms: a papule, enlarged lymph nodes. Microscopic examination of the papule reveals nucleated cells in white blood cells. The patient most likely has:

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Leishmaniasis is characterized by skin lesions such as papules and can also cause enlarged lymph nodes. The presence of nucleated cells within white blood cells (likely referring to the presence of amastigotes within macrophages) is indicative of Leishmaniasis.

A Patient Has the Following Symptoms: a Papule, Enlarged Lymph