Neuro-leishmaniasis with Cauda Equina Syndrome and Cranial Nerve Palsy: A Rare Manifestation of Recurrent Atypical Visceral Leishmaniasis

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease primarily affecting Brazil, East Africa, and India, with India accounting for 18% of the global burden. While VL typically presents with systemic symptoms like fever, weight loss, and splenomegaly, it can occasionally manifest atypically, posing significant diagnostic challenges. Neurological presentations of VL are...

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• Bartonella species infections research
• Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
• Viral Infections and Vectors

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-4930482/v1