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Leishmaniasis
Studies conducted at S. Rajagopala et al on leishmaniasis recently published
August 26th, 2008
According to recent research published in the Journal of Infection, "The clinical features of leishmaniasis overlap with that of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and the diagnosis of visceral teishmaniasis (VL) related HLH can be challenging. To review information available on disease course, treatment, adjunctive therapy used and the outcomes of VL related HLH." "We describe an illustrative case and review all reported cases of VL associated HLH in the English literature till March 2007. VL associated HLH is rare, with 56 cases reported in the English literature. Clinical features tack discriminating value to recognize VL as the inciting etiology. Bone...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-08-26)
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