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What is the natural habitat of Leishmania donovani in humans?
What is the natural habitat of Leishmania donovani in humans?
How does Leishmania donovani multiply in the host cells?
How does Leishmania donovani multiply in the host cells?
Which organs are most severely affected in visceral leishmaniasis?
Which organs are most severely affected in visceral leishmaniasis?
What is the size range of the amastigote stage of Leishmania donovani?
What is the size range of the amastigote stage of Leishmania donovani?
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What does reduced bone marrow activity coupled with cellular distraction in the spleen lead to in visceral leishmaniasis?
What does reduced bone marrow activity coupled with cellular distraction in the spleen lead to in visceral leishmaniasis?
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What is the result of increased production of globulin?
What is the result of increased production of globulin?
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In which region is kala-azar considered anthroponotic, meaning there is no other mammalian reservoir host other than humans?
In which region is kala-azar considered anthroponotic, meaning there is no other mammalian reservoir host other than humans?
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Which sand fly is the vector for L.donovani donovani?
Which sand fly is the vector for L.donovani donovani?
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What is the characteristic post-kala-azar skin lesion referred to as?
What is the characteristic post-kala-azar skin lesion referred to as?
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Which of the following is the drug of choice for treating visceral leishmaniasis?
Which of the following is the drug of choice for treating visceral leishmaniasis?
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