Leishmaniasis (lecture) Flashcards
What are the various forms of Leishmaniasis and the worst” one to have?
Cutaneous
Mucosal
Visceral (worst - high death)
What is the vector of Leish?
Sand Fly
Describe the cutaneous lesion associated with Leish.
PAINLESS eschar (Anthrax too) that “climb” up the lymphatic system
What is the Lesih species most associated with visceral Leish in the New World?
L. infantum
What two species of Leish are a/w Old World cutaneous Leish?
L. major and tropica
What is the preferred way of collecting a lesion sample for Leish diagnosis via microscopy?
Collect a sample from under the edge of a scab and smear it on glass. This is preferred over punch biopsy.
What is the recommended care for uncomplicated cutaneous Leish?
Wound care
What is the recommended tx of visceral Leish?
Amphotericin
What is the Leish species a/w visceral Leish in the Old World?
L. donovani
What is unique about fevers a/w Leish infection?
It is b.i.d. (2/day)
What is the name of the rapid serum test for Leish?
Kalazar Detect
What are the two most common carriers of Leish?
Sand flies for most species is vector
Dogs are a common reservoir
