title: Visceral leishmaniasis: an opportunistic infection in haematological malignancy.
abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis is a rare but potentially life threatening opportunistic protozoan infection in immunocompromised patients. The clinical manifestations in these patients are unusual and the diagnosis is difficult. They need prolonged treatment and are liable to have relapses. Here we report three patients with haematological malignancy (one with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, one with chronic myeloid leukaemia, and one with myelodysplastic syndrome) complicated with visceral leishmaniasis. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and outcome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. rKashyap@medinst.ernet.in
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Pati
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kashyap
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Choudhry
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohapatra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009894:Opportunistic Infections
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes