Belgian Journal of Paediatrics
Mediterranean Sun, Sea, Sand and … Leishmaniasis
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Keywords

Leishmaniasis
pancytopenia
sandfly

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How to Cite

Matthijs, I., Van Heuverswyn, J., Bonroy, C., Van Esbroeck, M., Coppens, J., & Schelstraete, P. (2024). Mediterranean Sun, Sea, Sand and … Leishmaniasis: Two Case Reports. Belgian Journal of Paediatrics, 26(2), 113–115. Retrieved from https://belgjpaediatrics.com/index.php/bjp/article/view/326

Abstract

We present two recent cases of visceral leishmaniasis diagnosed in Belgian children, presenting with typical clinical signs of high fever, splenomegaly and pancytopenia.

Although the differential diagnosis of this clinical presentation is extensive, the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis should be considered in the event of a travel history to endemic countries in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as in the south of Europe.

 

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