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[Kala-azar].

B Lagardère1, B Chevallier, R Cheriet

  • 1Service de Pédiatrie, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, Boulogne.

Annales De Pediatrie
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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Infantile visceral leishmaniasis is rising in the Mediterranean, affecting children and teens. Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied symptoms, with dogs serving as a parasite reservoir.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • Increasing incidence of infantile visceral leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean region.
  • Cases in France are concentrated on the coast or imported, but local transmission occurs elsewhere.
  • The dog population acts as a significant reservoir for Leishmania parasites, particularly in Provence and Cévennes.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and current management of infantile visceral leishmaniasis.
  • To inform healthcare professionals about the epidemiology and clinical presentation of the disease.
  • To discuss the role of dogs as a parasite reservoir and potential transmission routes.

Summary:

  • Infantile visceral leishmaniasis incidence is rising, with dogs as the primary reservoir.

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  • Clinical manifestations can be misleading, often lacking the typical triad of symptoms.
  • Diagnosis relies on parasite demonstration in bone marrow or spleen, with serologic tests becoming positive late.
  • Treatment remains focused on pentavalent antimonial compounds, with allopurinol as an adjunct therapy.

    • Impact:

    • Improved understanding of diagnostic difficulties in non-endemic areas.
    • Awareness of the role of canine reservoirs in disease transmission.
    • Guidance on current treatment strategies and the potential of new therapies.