A case of kala-azar resistant to therapy

Objective & Hypothesis:Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), known as the black-death in the Indian language, is one of the oldest diseases of our world.

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Key Findings & Data:It causes fever, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopaty, pancytopenia, leading to fatal consequences unless it is properly treated.

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Conclusion & Impact:We present a five-year-old girl with visceral leishmaniasis unresponsive to the standard therapy.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Protozoa enfeksiyonları · Antikorlar · Antiprotozoal ajanlar

Abstract

Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), known as the black-death in the Indian language, is one of the oldest diseases of our world. It causes fever, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopaty, pancytopenia, leading to fatal consequences unless it is properly treated. We present a five-year-old girl with visceral leishmaniasis unresponsive to the standard therapy.

Özet

Hint dilinde kara ölüm anlamına gelen kala-azar (viseral leishmaniasis), dünyamızın en eski hastalıklarından biridir. Ateş, hepatosplenomegali, lenfadenopati, pansitopeni yapar, tedavi edilmediğinde öldürücü olabilir. Bu sunumda İstanbul'da standart tedaviye yanıt vermeyen viseral leishmaniasis'li beş yaşında bir kız hasta sunulmuştur.

Keywords

Protozoa enfeksiyonları Antikorlar Antiprotozoal ajanlar Tanı Meglumin Çocuk Biyopsi İlaç tedavisi Şark çıbanı visseral Protozoan Infections Antibodies Antiprotozoal Agents Diagnosis Meglumine Child Biopsy Drug Therapy Leishmaniasis Visceral

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Cite This Article

KIRAL, A., KÜLEKÇİ, S., YAVRUCU, S., ÖZGÜNER, A., BAŞ, Y. (2000). A case of kala-azar resistant to therapy. PTT Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 22 - Sayı: 1, 57–59. https://ajindex.com/articles/308720