Leishmania donovani Flashcards
1
Q
5th causative agent
A
2
Q
modes of transmission
A
bite of sandfly (Phlebotomus or Lutzomyia)
2
Q
disease
A
Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) or dum dum fever
3
Q
clinical pathogenic
A
Amastigotes kill reticulo-endothelial cells esp. liver, spleen and bone marrow
C/F:
Symptoms begin with intermittent fever, weakness and weight loss.
Massive enlargement of spleen.
Gastro-intestinal bleeding.
4
Q
treatment
A
sodium stibogluconate
5
Q
prevention
A
Protection from bite
