From Infection to Death: An Overview of the Pathogenesis of Visceral Leishmaniasis

Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis (VL), is a disease caused by <i>Leishmania infantum</i> and <i>L. donovani</i>. Patients experience symptoms such as fever, weight loss, paleness, and enlarged liver and spleen. The disease also affects immunosuppressed individu...

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Main Authors: Carlos H. N. Costa, Kwang-Poo Chang, Dorcas L. Costa, Francisco Valmor M. Cunha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/7/969