Leishmaniasis Flashcards
1
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis involves…
A
The skin at the site of a sandfly bite, leads to ulcers on the exposed parts of the body
2
Q
Visceral leishmaniasis, also called Kala Azar is:
A
Irregular bouts of fever, weight loss, hepato and splenomegaly
3
Q
Mucotaneous leishmaniasis is:
A
Involves mucous membranes of mouth and nose
4
Q
What causes Kala azar
A
Leishmania donovani
5
Q
What causes oriental sore?
A
Leishmania tropica
6
Q
What causes espundia
A
Leishmania brasiliensis
7
Q
How is it transmitted?
A
From person to person by the bite of the infected female phlebotamine sandfly
8
Q
Reservoir
A
Mammals
9
Q
Diagnosis
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Microscopy, culture and PCR
10
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Treatment
A
Sodium stibogluconate and meglumine
