Visceral Leishmaniasis

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Abstract:

Visceral leishmaniasis VL, a chronic disease caused by parasites of the Leishmania donovani complex, is characterized by irregular fever, enlargement of the spleen and liver, weight loss, pancytopenia, and hypergammaglobulinemia.

Author(s):
Magill, Alan J. ; Meyers, Wayne M. ; Klassen-fischer, Mary K. ; Neafie, Ronald C.
Author Organization(s):
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD
Supplementary Note:
See also ADA545141. Chapter 5 from e-book, Topics on the Pathology of Protozoan and Invasive Arthropod Diseases.
Pagination:
0012

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AFIP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LEISHMANIASIS, *PARASITES, DISEASES, LEISHMANIA, LIVER, ORGANS(ANATOMY), WEIGHT REDUCTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biology, Medicine and Medical Research, Microbiology
Keyword(s):
*CHRONIC DISEASE, VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS, HYPERGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA, LEISHMANIA DONOVANI
Report Date:
2011 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2011 Sep 14