Espundia

Espundia
a type of American leishmaniasis caused by leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly in the nasal and oral region, resulting in grossly destructive changes; particularly common in Brazil where a significant proportion of persons infected with L. Braziliensis develop this condition; may develop metastatically from sores originally found elsewhere on the body.
Synonym: bredas disease, bubas braziliana.
Origin: sp., fr. L. Spongia, sponge

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