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Case report shows successful treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a patient with substance use, indicating effective diagnostic methods like microscopy.
In patients with atypical ulcers and travel history to endemic areas, a comprehensive diagnostic workup for cutaneous leishmaniasis is imperative. This case confirms Leishmania tropica through combined microscopy, culture, and PCR, leading to successful treatment with systemic glucantime and adjunctive wound care.
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