Okten A, Mocan H, Köksal I, Yazici A
Karadeniz Teknik Universitesi, Tip Fakültesi, Cocuk Sağliği ve Hastaliklari Yardimci Doçenti.
Mikrobiyol Bul. 1990 Oct;24(4):361-7.
Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease, also called kala-azar, caused by species of Leishmania, which is known as intracellular parasite. Disease show a broad spectrum on the clinical symptoms. This infection is seen classically in Mediterranean countries, in same Asian countries between 30th-48th north parallels and in South America. In Mediterranean countries the parasite causing the visceral Leishmaniasis is Leishmania donovani. Turkey is also a Mediterranean country taking place between 36th-42nd north parallels.
