Changing Pattern of Visceral Leishmaniasis, United Kingdom, 1985-2004
A 20-year (1985–2004) retrospective review of 39 patients with imported visceral leishmaniasis found that tourism to Mediterranean countries and HIV infection were associated with visceral leishmaniasis. Diagnosis was often delayed. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B has improved prognosis. Vis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2006-08-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/8/05-0486_article |