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

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: Aeesha N.J. Malik, Lawrence John, Anthony D.M. Bryceson, Diana N.J. Lockwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Visceral leishmaniasis
HIV
imported disease
tourist
sodium stibogluconate
liposomal amphotericin
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/8/05-0486_article
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Summary: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. Visceral leishmaniasis should be made a reportable disease.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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