Two cases of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in immunocompetent patients have been described. Both patients lived in endemicic areas for leishmaniasis in the south of Italy, tested positive for anti-Leishmania antibodies. A definitive diagnosis of VL was delayed by false negative microscopic examinations. Both patients were treated successfully with liposomal amphotericin B.

Diagnostic considerations about visceral leishmaniasis. Two case report

Menichetti, Francesco;
2002-01-01

Abstract

Two cases of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in immunocompetent patients have been described. Both patients lived in endemicic areas for leishmaniasis in the south of Italy, tested positive for anti-Leishmania antibodies. A definitive diagnosis of VL was delayed by false negative microscopic examinations. Both patients were treated successfully with liposomal amphotericin B.
2002
Pasticci, Maria Bruna; Papili, Rita; Menichetti, Francesco; Ballanti, Stelvio; Ottaviani, Letizia; Tabilio, Antonio; Stagni, Giuliano
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