Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania transmitted by insects of the genus Lutzomyia sp. or Phlebotomus sp. The main syndromes are cutaneous leishmaniasis, mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis. This article reviews kidney involvement in cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis, highlighting the aspects of their pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, histopathological findings, outcome and treatment. © 2014 Elsevier Editora Ltda.
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da Silva Junior, G. B., Guardão Barros, E. J., & De Francesco Daher, E. (2014). Kidney involvement in leishmaniasis-A review. Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Elsevier Editora Ltda. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2013.11.013
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