Kala-azar in a Brazilian child
We report the case of a six-year-old Brazilian girl referred for splenomegaly who first presented with fever, asthenia, and weight loss. Geographical location, clinical exam, and blood laboratories suggested kalaazar. Serology confirmed kala-azar diagnosis, but direct evidence of the parasites was n...
Main Authors: | Michael K. Hole, Yann Meunier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-04-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/66 |
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