Changing Pattern of Visceral Leishmaniasis, United Kingdom, 1985-2004

A 20-year (1985–2004) retrospective review of 39 patients with imported visceral leishmaniasis found that tourism to Mediterranean countries and HIV infection were associated with visceral leishmaniasis. Diagnosis was often delayed. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B has improved prognosis. Vis...

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Main Authors: Malik, Aeesha N.J., John, Lawrence, Bryceson, Anthony D.M., Lockwood, Diana N.J.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291201/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16965709
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1208.050486
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