Changing Pattern of Visceral Leishmaniasis, United Kingdom, 1985-2004

Abstract

A 20-year (1985–2004) retrospective review of 39 patients with imported visceral leishmaniasis found that tourism to Mediterranean countries and HIV infection were associated with visceral leishmaniasis. Diagnosis was often delayed. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B has improved prognosis. Visceral leishmaniasis should be made a reportable disease.

Keywords

• Visceral leishmaniasis
• HIV
• imported disease
• tourist
• sodium stibogluconate
• liposomal amphotericin