Longitudinal evaluation of asymptomatic Leishmania infection in HIV-infected individuals in North-West Ethiopia: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007765
Abstract: Background In endemic regions, asymptomatic Leishmania infection is common. In HIV patients, detection of asymptomatic Leishmania infection could potentially identify those at risk of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). However, data on the prevalence, incidence, and determinants… read more here.
Keywords: leishmania; infection; asymptomatic leishmania; leishmania infection ... See more keywords
Asymptomatic Leishmania infection in HIV-positive outpatients on antiretroviral therapy in Pernambuco, Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009067
Abstract: BACKGROUND Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in HIV-positive individuals is a global health problem. HIV-Leishmania coinfection worsens prognosis and mortality risk, and HIV-Leishmania coinfected individuals are more susceptible to VL relapses. Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy can… read more here.
Keywords: antiretroviral therapy; hiv leishmania; hiv; leishmania ... See more keywords
Detection of asymptomatic Leishmania infection in blood donors at two blood banks in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011142
Abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a disease caused by Leishmania parasites. While predominantly transmitted by sandflies, cases of VL transmitted through blood transfusion have been reported, particularly in immunocompromised recipients. Although Leishmania parasites have been found… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; infection; blood; asymptomatic leishmania ... See more keywords