[Visceral leishmaniasis in infants without bioptic demonstration of the parasite. Presentation of 3 cases]

Abstract

The Authors describe three infants with visceral leishmaniasis in whom bioptic research (in marrow, spleen and liver) has not demonstrated presence of leishmania. They remark this unusual aspect of visceral leishmaniasis in infant and debate the epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of these cases.