Leishmaniasis Flashcards
1
Q
What organism is the cause of leishmaniasis?
A
protozoa - Leishmania
2
Q
Transmission of leishmaniasis
A
spread by the bites of sandflies
3
Q
3 main types of leishamaniasis
A
Cutaneous
mucocutaneous
visceral
4
Q
Clinical features of cutaneous leishmaniasis
A
- crusted lesion at bite site
- may be an underlying ulcer
- diagnosed via punch biopsy
5
Q
What areas are affected in mucocutaneous leishmaniasis?
A
skin lesions may spread to involve mucosae of nose, pharynx etc
6
Q
Where is visceral leishmaniasis most prevalent
A
Mediterranean
Asia
South America
Africa
7
Q
Clinical features of visceral leishmaniasis
A
fever
sweats
rigors
massive splenomegaly hepatomegaly
poor appetite/weight loss
8
Q
Diagnostic investigation in leishmaniasis
A
Gold standard = bone marrow or splenic aspirate
