Objective: To analyze epidemiological and operational indicators, the temporal trend and
spatial distribution of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), as well as VL-HIV co-infection in the state …

Objective To characterize the clinical and epidemiological profiles of patients with visceral
leishmaniasis (VL) treated with liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) and to identify prognostic …

Visceral leishmaniasis is a life-threatening disease of great public health relevance in Brazil.
The municipality of Petrolina is an endemic area in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. This …

Since the beginning of the HIV burden, Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL)/HIV co-infection has
been diagnosed not only in areas where VL is endemic (Latin America, India, Asia, Southern …

Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania infantum became a disease
of urban areas in Brazil in the last 30 years and there has been an increase in asymptomatic …

Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne disease that is deadly if left
untreated. Understanding which factors have prognostic value may help to focus clinical …

Background: The early diagnosis of asymptomatic, acute, and subclinical Leishmania
infections remains a challenge for controlling visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Individuals with …

Background The aim of this study was to compare cases of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) with
and without HIV in a state in northeastern Brazil. Methodology We performed a comparative …

Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease of public health
relevance in Brazil. To prioritize disease control measures, the Secretaria de Vigilância em …