Visceral leishmaniasis as a possible reason for pancytopenia

• Main Authors: Kira-Lee eKoster (Author), Hans-Juergen eLaws (Author), Anja eTroeger (Author), Roland eMeisel (Author), Arndt eBorkhardt (Author), Prasad Thomas Oommen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Leishmaniasis is caused by different species of the protozoa Leishmania and frequently found in South-Western Asia, Eastern Africa, Brazil and Mediterranean countries. Leishmania are transmitted to humans by the bite of sandflies. After weeks to months, unspecific symptoms may occur, accompanied by...