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[Visceral leishmaniasis (two case reports)].

Authors :
Benes J
Kabelková M
Holecková P
Kozák T
Benesová K
Mikulenková D
Nohýnková E
Source :
Klinicka mikrobiologie a infekcni lekarstvi [Klin Mikrobiol Infekc Lek] 2012 Apr; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 43-7.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Two cases of imported visceral leishmaniasis are described. The first patient was a 32-year-old Czech man who developed leishmaniasis 5 months after a holiday in Italy (Bibione). The second patient was a 62-year-old Czech man who developed leishmaniasis 18 months after visiting Croatia (Makarska); the disease began after a course of chemotherapy due to metastasizing testicular tumor. Both patients were successfully treated with amphotericin B lipid complex (Abelcet). Difficulties in establishing the correct diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis are discussed.

Details

Language :
Czech
ISSN :
1211-264X
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Klinicka mikrobiologie a infekcni lekarstvi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22997777