Third Case of Visceral Leishmaniasis in COVID-19: Mini Review Article

Background: In the currently ongoing coronavirus pandemic, coinfections with unrelated life-threatening febrile conditions may pose a particular challenge to clinicians. Leishmaniasis is a zoonosis that may present general symptoms, including fever, malaise, and arthralgia, rendering it indistinguis...

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Autores principales: Colomba, Claudia, Guccione, Cristoforo, Rubino, Raffaella, Scalisi, Michela, Condemi, Anna, Bagarello, Sara, Giordano, Salvatore, Cascio, Antonio
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9412552/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36015034
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11080913
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Sumario:Background: In the currently ongoing coronavirus pandemic, coinfections with unrelated life-threatening febrile conditions may pose a particular challenge to clinicians. Leishmaniasis is a zoonosis that may present general symptoms, including fever, malaise, and arthralgia, rendering it indistinguishable from COVID-19. Methods: In this paper, we aim to draw attention to this issue and analyze the clinical characteristics of the coinfection SARS-CoV-2/Leishmania through a systematic review of the literature. We were motivated by the observation of the first case of visceral leishmaniasis and COVID-19 in a paediatric patient. Conclusion: Our case is a reminder for healthcare providers to consider the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in patients presenting with febrile syndrome in endemic regions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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