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Visceral Leishmaniasis In Adults
Muhammad Idris1, Jamila Farid1, Nasreen Gul1
1Department of Pathology Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|October 28, 2017
Summary
Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala Azar) is a lethal parasitic disease. This study reports two adult cases in Pakistan, differing from the typical pediatric prevalence, highlighting the need for broader diagnostic consideration.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala Azar) is a severe parasitic disease caused by Leishmania species.
- Prevalent globally, it is often fatal if untreated and endemic in regions including India, Nepal, Africa, and the Americas.
Observation:
- Leishmaniasis has been documented in various Pakistani regions, notably Northern areas, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Khyber Pukhtoonkhawah.
- While most reported cases occur in children, this study focuses on two adult patients from Abbottabad.
Findings:
- The study presents two adult cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Pakistan.
- This contrasts with the predominantly pediatric cases previously observed in the region.
Implications:
- These findings suggest that adult Visceral Leishmaniasis may be underreported in Pakistan.
- Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for adult cases are crucial for timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.
