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[A case of visceral leishmaniasis]
O Cruz-López1, O Tamariz-Cruz, J L Gándara-Ramírez
1Servicio de Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Puebla.
Summary
A case of visceral leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani in a child from Puebla, Mexico, is presented. Treatment with methylglucamine resulted in complete remission, highlighting its efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Visceral leishmaniasis is a serious parasitic disease caused by Leishmania species.
- Leishmania donovani is the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar.
- The disease is endemic in various parts of the world, including Mexico.