Visceral leishmaniasis (Kalazar) and the immune system disorder, in children at Al Muthanna, Governorate.

Abstract

Thirty five patients aged between 7 months-17 years were all positive for Leishmania tropica parasite, using  Bios Company test kit called  ''Kalazar Detect Rapid Test"    . Blood cell counts for leukocytes were 4 x103, lymphocytes where, neutrophils were and platelets. the cell count were done using  Sysmex model KX-21 cell count,Japan(Sysmex Corporation). Using 12 micro liters blood taken from the patient and using glass slide inserted in pocket in the system.   Five patients were spleenactomyzed