Leishmaniasis Flashcards
1
Q
Alternative name for leishmaniasis
A
Kala-azar
2
Q
Causative organism
A
Protozoa (single celled eukaryote) of leishmania species)
3
Q
Why is leishmaniasis called visceral leishmaniasis?
A
Migrates to organs like liver, spleen and bone marrow (hence visceral) and if untreated always kills the host