Managing two decades of visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection: a case report that illustrates the urgent research needs in the field

Melissa L. Kelly, Angie N. Pinto, Dan Suan, Debbie Marriott, David A. Cooper, Sarah L. Pett This case report highlights the challenges of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment in a visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infected patient. This patient developed multiple complications including renal and liver failure, pancytopenia with recurrent sepsis as well as anal cancer, depression and poor quality of life. Urgent research specific to this cohort is needed, with an emphasis on accessible and affordable treatment options.
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