Leishmania donovani Flashcards
1
Q
What is Leishmania donovani?
A
-protozoan parasite that infects macrophages
-causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-Azar)
[PARASITE CAUSING KALA-AZAR]
2
Q
Which parts of human body are infected by it?
A
mononuclear phagocyte system including the spleen, liver and bone marrow.
[SPLEEN,LIVER,BONE MARROW]
