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ArticleASM case reports2025

A case of relapsing visceral leishmaniasis: the potential role of steroids and RANKL inhibitors in worsening disease outcome.

Irene Zaghi, Margherita Ortalli, Alessandra Mistral De Pascali, Bianca Granozzi, Alessandra Cascavilla, Luciano Attard, Alessandro Deni, Stefania Varani

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Irene ZaghiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0687-9493
Margherita OrtalliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Alessandra Mistral De PascaliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Bianca GranozziInfectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Alessandra CascavillaInfectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Luciano AttardInfectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Alessandro DeniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Stefania VaraniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Individuals pharmacologically immunosuppressed, whether by chemical or biological drugs, are prone to severe infections, including leishmaniasis. In Case Summary: Here, we present the case of a 2-year relapsing visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in an immunocompromised patient suffering from undifferentiated connective tissue disease and undergoing treatment for osteoporosis with a monoclonal antibody targeting the bone resorption mediator receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL). The ultimate resolution of VL was achieved by an integrated approach that included the administration of combined antiparasitic treatment followed by secondary prophylaxis, tapering of immunosuppression including drastic reduction of oral steroids and suspension of hydroxychloroquine and the suspension of RANKL inhibitor. As RANKL restrains Conclusion: This case highlights the need to consider

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denosumabimmunocompromised patientLeishmania infantummonitoringvisceral leishmaniasis

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