Leishmaniasis Flashcards

1
Q

Alternative name for leishmaniasis

A

Kala-azar

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Causative organism

A

Protozoa (single celled eukaryote) of leishmania species)

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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

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