Neurological manifestation on Leishmania siamensis: existed or not?
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Dear Editor, Leishmaniasis is an important insect borne infection that is endemic in South America, Africa and the Middle East. However, within the recent few years, the new infection due to Leishmania siamensis is observed in Southeast Asia1,2. This new species of Leishmania can cause both visceral and cutaneous forms of clinical manifestation. Focusing on neurological manifestation, Petersen and Greenlee reported that “there are multiple reported instances both in human and veterinary medicine where neurologic manifestations, whether central or peripheral3.” In fact, Llanos-Cuentas et al. mentioned that neurological manifestation of leishmaniasis is possible and can be forgotten4. Llanos-Cuentas et al. proposed that “in patients from Leishmania-endemic areas, when observing neurological symptoms, causation secondary to infection with Leishmania spp. may be considered4.” Focusing on the new species infection from Thailand, there has never been information regarding neurological manifestation. Here, the authors tried to summarize the previous reports on this new infection. Of available reports on 8 cases of infection1,2,5 there is no observed neurological manifestation. Further studies on the possibility of neurological involvement of Leishmania siamensis is the topic for further research. Sora Yasri1, Viroj Wiwanitkit2,3
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
دوره 73 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015