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Which form of leishmaniasis is more severe? cutaneous or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis?
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Mucocutaneous: Mucocutaneous form can cause severe disfigurement around the mouth and other body openings. Cutaneous form usually heals with a local scar.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Mucocutaneous : There is a visceral (internal) form that is life_threatening.
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