Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) Clinical Presentation, Laboratory Findings, Treatment Options and Outcome

• Published in: Iranian journal of parasitology Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 28 - 37
• Main Authors: Khodabandeh, Mahmoud, Moradian, Elham, Sarvari, Maedeh, Khiabani, Mahsa Soti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Iran Tehran University of Medical Sciences 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Children; Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Iran; Original; Treatment; Visceral leishmaniasis; Treatment; Children; Diagnosis; Iran; Visceral leishmaniasis; Epidemiology

Black disease, also known as visceral leishmaniasis (VL), is a parasitic illness caused by various species. The risk of morbidity and mortality increases with delayed diagnosis and treatment. Early VL diagnosis and fast appropriate treatment are critical issues in endemic areas. This study was a ret...