Visceral leishmaniasis in a child infected with the human immunodeficiency virus in a non-endemic region

J Trop Pediatr. 2011 Dec;57(6):493-5. doi: 10.1093/tropej/fmr024. Epub 2011 Mar 2.

Abstract

We reported the case of a boy who fled from Chechnya to Belgium. He was diagnosed with a human immune deficiency virus (HIV)/Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) coinfection. In both countries, the prevalence of HIV-infected children is low and VL is not endemic. Migration of people results in confrontation with diseases that are not frequent in the countries of destination and becomes a challenge for pediatricians.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Belgium
  • Child
  • Coinfection / diagnosis*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / complications
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Refugees