Visceral leishmaniasis in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract

A 26-year-old patient was admitted with a 6-month history of fever,fatigue,and unintentional weight loss.Abdominal CT described an heterogeneous hepatosplenomegaly.Laboratory studies revealed leucopenia,anemia and elevated CRP.Bone marrow aspirate revealed amastigotes compatible with Leishmania spp.Was treated with liposomal amphotericin B with favourable outcome.Authors intend to raise awareness of VL in immunocompetentpatients.