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Kala-azar comes to New York
V Parkas1, J Godwin, H W Murray
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
Archives of Internal Medicine
|April 28, 1997
Summary
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), an opportunistic infection in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients, can present in non-endemic areas. This case highlights the importance of considering foreign-acquired infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
- Immunology
Background:
- Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) is a serious protozoal infection prevalent globally, excluding North America.
- Kala-azar frequently presents as an opportunistic infection in individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).