Two cases of laryngeal leishmaniasis in patients infected with HIV

A high incidence of visceral leishmaniasis has been documented in HIV-infected patients in endemic areas. In these patients, atypical locations and a chronic course of the disease are more frequent. Two AIDS patients with laryngeal leishmaniasis are reported. These cases are believed to be the first...

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Published in:European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases 1994-06, Vol.13 (6), p.509-511
Main Authors: GONZALEZ-ANGLADA, M. I, PENA, J. M, BARBADO, F. J, GONZALEZ, J. J, REDONDO, C, GALERA, C, NISTAL, M, VAZQUEZ, J. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Adult
AIDS/HIV
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Female
HIV Infections - complications
Humans
Immunodeficiencies
Immunodeficiencies. Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunopathology
Laryngeal Diseases - complications
Laryngeal Diseases - parasitology
Larynx - parasitology
Leishmania donovani - isolation & purification
Leishmaniasis, Visceral - complications
Leishmaniasis, Visceral - parasitology
Male
Medical sciences
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Summary:A high incidence of visceral leishmaniasis has been documented in HIV-infected patients in endemic areas. In these patients, atypical locations and a chronic course of the disease are more frequent. Two AIDS patients with laryngeal leishmaniasis are reported. These cases are believed to be the first of this type documented in the literature. The possible pathogenic mechanisms of the disease are discussed. Infection with Leishmania donovani may eventually be described for every organ containing phagocytic cells.
ISSN:0934-9723
1435-4373
DOI:10.1007/BF01974645