Blood parasite load by qPCR as therapeutic monitoring in visceral leishmaniasis patients in Brazil: a case series study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 56: e0456, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
This study aimed to describe the kinetics of Leishmania parasite load determined using kinetoplast DNA (kDNA)-based quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) in visceral leishmaniasis (VL) patients.Methods:
Parasite load in blood was assessed by qPCR at five time points, up to 12 months post-diagnosis. Sixteen patients were followed up.Results:
A significant reduction in the parasite load was observed after treatment (P < 0.0001). One patient had an increased parasite load 3 months post-treatment and relapsed clinically at month six.Conclusions:
We have described the use of kDNA-based qPCR in the post-treatment follow-up of VL cases.
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País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Brasil