Visceral leishmaniasis and HIV coinfection in the Mediterranean region.

Visceral leishmaniasis is hypoendemic in Mediterranean countries, where it is caused by the flagellate protozoan Leishmania infantum. VL cases in this area account for 5%-6% of the global burden. Cases of Leishmania/HIV coinfection have been reported in the Mediterranean region, mainly in France, It...

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Main Authors: Begoña Monge-Maillo, Francesca F Norman, Israel Cruz, Jorge Alvar, Rogelio López-Vélez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4140663?pdf=render