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Which sandfly genus transmits Old World leishmaniasis caused by L.donovani and L.infantum?
Which sandfly genus transmits Old World leishmaniasis caused by L.donovani and L.infantum?
- Simulium
- Lutzomyia
- Phlebotomus (correct)
- Psychodopygus
What are the two known stages of Leishmania in its life cycle?
What are the two known stages of Leishmania in its life cycle?
- Amoeba and Cyst
- Trophozoite and Schizont
- Sporozoite and Merozoite
- Promastigote and Amastigote (correct)
In which part of the sandfly does Leishmania transform from amastigotes to promastigotes?
In which part of the sandfly does Leishmania transform from amastigotes to promastigotes?
- Head
- Wings
- Stomach (correct)
- Legs
What happens when promastigotes are released from the proboscis of a sandfly during a bite?
What happens when promastigotes are released from the proboscis of a sandfly during a bite?
Why is the Leishmanin test negative in active cases of kala-azar?
Why is the Leishmanin test negative in active cases of kala-azar?
How can the diagnosis of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL) be established?
How can the diagnosis of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL) be established?
What contributes to the disfiguring nature of Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (espundia)?
What contributes to the disfiguring nature of Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (espundia)?
How do Leishmania parasites primarily invade human cells?
How do Leishmania parasites primarily invade human cells?
Why does Leishmaniasis necessitate strong cell-mediated immunity for control?
Why does Leishmaniasis necessitate strong cell-mediated immunity for control?
How can leishmaniasis be partly prevented according to the text?
How can leishmaniasis be partly prevented according to the text?
What is the main habitat of Leishmania donovani and Leishmania infantum in the human body?
What is the main habitat of Leishmania donovani and Leishmania infantum in the human body?
What is the most common form of Old World leishmaniasis?
What is the most common form of Old World leishmaniasis?
Which diagnostic method for leishmaniasis involves a skin scraping?
Which diagnostic method for leishmaniasis involves a skin scraping?
What is the primary mode through which the infection of leishmaniasis spreads in the human body?
What is the primary mode through which the infection of leishmaniasis spreads in the human body?
What is the most effective diagnostic method for identifying Leishmania DNA?
What is the most effective diagnostic method for identifying Leishmania DNA?
What distinguishes visceral leishmaniasis from cutaneous leishmaniasis?
What distinguishes visceral leishmaniasis from cutaneous leishmaniasis?
