Old World diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis

France, Develoux Michel

Old World diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania aethiopica, and is only present in East Africa, especially in Ethiopia. It starts like a regular cutaneous leishmaniasis, but progresses to involve multiple sites, especially on face, like lepromatous leprosy. Leishmania parasites are found galore into lesions.