Is splenectomy an option for multiple relapses in a child with visceral leishmaniasis? A case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54: e0748-2020, 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an infectious disease caused by Leishmania spp. The recurrence of the disease occurs, in general, in patients with decreased or loss of T-cell function, whether due to the use of corticosteroids, immunosuppressive disease, or another cause. In some cases, splenectomy may be a therapeutic option. However, the effectiveness of splenectomy is not well defined. This report describes the evolution of a pediatric patient with seven recurrences of VL, who relapsed post-surgery after drug therapy and splenectomy.
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Leishmania
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Leishmaniose Visceral
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
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Estados Unidos