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Diagnostic Challenges in Visceral Leishmaniasis in a 17‐Month‐Old Female: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis is an uncommon infectious disease. In this report, we present a case of VL in a 17-month-old child who presented with a fever and splenomegaly. After the patient failed to respond to several courses of antibiotics, a bone marrow aspirate confirmed the definitive diagnosis of VL, which was successfully treated with meglumine antimoniate. We emphasize the need to consider VL in any patient with persistent fever and splenomegaly, even if they come from a non-endemic area.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71447

Authors: Ahmed Sheikh Sobeh, Manal Soufan, Tasneem Sarakbi, Alaa Jaddouh, Feras Alharroush

Institution: Hama University

Language: English

Topic: Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820