The first probable case of platelet transfusion-transmitted visceral leishmaniasis.
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL; kala-azar), a life-threatening infection of the mononuclear phagocytic system, is transmitted by the bite of infected sand flies. Though peripheral parasitaemia is documented for Leishmania spp. causing VL, reports of transfusion-transmitted infections are rare. A case of probable platelet transfusion-acquired VL is reported from India and issues related to transfusion safety in endemic areas are discussed.
Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007891:Leishmania; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D008297:Male; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000628:therapy
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents