Neuroparasitology and Tropical Neurology: Chapter 13. Neurological manifestations of human leishmaniasis

Neuroparasitology and Tropical Neurology: Chapter 13. Neurological manifestations of human leishmaniasis
ISBN-10
0128079576
ISBN-13
9780128079577
Series
Neuroparasitology and Tropical Neurology
Category
Medical
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2013-07-03
Publisher
Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Authors
Christine A. Petersen, Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas, Braulio M. Valencia

Description

Leishmaniasis is a spectral disease, caused by obligate intracellular protozoa of the species Leishmania. There are multiple reported instances where neurological manifestations, whether central or peripheral, are described. In this review we describe neurological manifestations seen during infection with Leishmania spp. Taken together, the material discussed here suggests that in patients from Leishmania-endemic areas, when observing neurological symptoms, causation secondary to infection with Leishmania spp. may be considered.

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