Third Case of Visceral Leishmaniasis in COVID-19: Mini Review Article

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作者
Colomba, Claudia [1 ,2 ]
Guccione, Cristoforo [1 ]
Rubino, Raffaella [3 ]
Scalisi, Michela [2 ]
Condemi, Anna [1 ,2 ]
Bagarello, Sara [1 ,2 ]
Giordano, Salvatore [2 ]
Cascio, Antonio [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Palermo, Dept Hlth Promot Maternal & Infant Care, Internal Med & Med Specialties, I-90127 Palermo, Italy
[2] G Di Cristina Hosp, ARNAS Civ, Div Paediat Infect Dis, I-90134 Palermo, Italy
[3] AOU Policlin P Giaccone, Infect & Trop Dis Unit, I-90127 Palermo, Italy
关键词
visceral leishmaniasis; COVID-19; coinfection;
D O I
10.3390/pathogens11080913
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
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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