[Kala-azar in childhood. 20 year review]

Authors have reviewed 43 patients with Kala-azar admitted to hospital from 1960 to 1980. Thirty two patients came from Madrid province and rest from surroundings. There was a male predominance. Disease was more common between children under two years old. Bone marrow examination was positive for parasites in 60% of patients and in the others diagnosis was established because an appropriate response to Antimonials. All patients were treated with N-metil-Glucamined and in two patients Neo-Stibosan was added later. Clinical response to treatment was to complete remission in all patients.