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Leishmania Species and Clinical Diseases Quiz

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What is the natural habitat of Leishmania donovani in humans?

Reticuloendothelial system of the viscera (correct)

Bloodstream

Central nervous system

Lungs

How does Leishmania donovani multiply in the host cells?

By releasing toxins

By longitudinal fission (correct)

By binary fusion

By forming spores

Which organs are most severely affected in visceral leishmaniasis?

Stomach and intestines

Heart and lungs

Kidneys and pancreas

Liver, spleen, and bone marrow (correct)

What is the size range of the amastigote stage of Leishmania donovani?

2-3μm in length Signup and view all the answers

What does reduced bone marrow activity coupled with cellular distraction in the spleen lead to in visceral leishmaniasis?

Anaemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of increased production of globulin?

Hyperglobulinemia Signup and view all the answers

In which region is kala-azar considered anthroponotic, meaning there is no other mammalian reservoir host other than humans?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which sand fly is the vector for L.donovani donovani?

Phlebotomus sand fly Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic post-kala-azar skin lesion referred to as?

Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the drug of choice for treating visceral leishmaniasis?

Sodium stibogluconate Signup and view all the answers