After a trip to several South American countries, a middle- aged man becomes ill. He becomes anemic, loses weight, and runs a fever. The clinician notes a recently healed sore near his nose. Microscopic examination of a blood smear does not reveal anything other than the anemia. What parasitic infection is consistent with this scenario?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection that can cause anemia, weight loss, and fever. The recently healed sore near the nose is a characteristic sign of cutaneous leishmaniasis, which is the most common form of the disease.

After a Trip to Several South American Countries, a Middle-