Mohan, Anant ; Vishnuvardhan Reddy, E. ; Samantaray, J. C. ; Sharmaa, S. K. (2007) A rare presentation of visceral leishmaniasis without fever or splenomegaly in an elderly person European Journal of Internal Medicine, 18 (2). pp. 158-160. ISSN 0953-6205
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Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2006.07.028
Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar) is characterized by fever and splenomegaly in more than 80% of cases. We report a case of kala azar in an elderly person with severe anemia but no other typical features. This highlights the importance of being aware of rare presentations to avoid missing the diagnosis of this potentially fatal, but fully treatable, condition.
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| Keywords: | Visceral Leishmaniasis; Splenomegaly |
| ID Code: | 67692 |
| Deposited On: | 31 Oct 2011 04:45 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Oct 2011 04:45 |
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