Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of female sandflies that occurs in tropical and subtropical climate regions. Visceral leishmaniasis is the most serious manifestation of the disease, leading to a 95% mortality rate after two years of infection if untreated. Visceral leishmaniasis is frequently associated with immunocompromised states, with the human immunodeficiency virus being the most prevalent.
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