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Third Case of Visceral Leishmaniasis in COVID-19: Mini Review Article.
Colomba, Claudia; Guccione, Cristoforo; Rubino, Raffaella; Scalisi, Michela; Condemi, Anna; Bagarello, Sara; Giordano, Salvatore; Cascio, Antonio.
  • Colomba C; Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
  • Guccione C; Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico, 90134 Palermo, Italy.
  • Rubino R; Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
  • Scalisi M; Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, AOU Policlinico "P-Giaccone", 90127 Palermo, Italy.
  • Condemi A; Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico, 90134 Palermo, Italy.
  • Bagarello S; Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
  • Giordano S; Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, "G. Di Cristina" Hospital, ARNAS Civico, 90134 Palermo, Italy.
  • Cascio A; Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Pathogens ; 11(8)2022 Aug 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1987915
ABSTRACT

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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pathogens11080913

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pathogens11080913