10 Questions
Which of the following is the diagnostic stage of Leishmania braziliensis?
Amastigote
Which of the following is the causative agent of the disease mentioned in the text?
Leishmania braziliensis
Which of the following is the primary site of infection for Leishmania braziliensis?
Skin and mucous membranes
Which of the following is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmania braziliensis?
Sandfly
Which of the following is the primary symptom of Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
Large ulcer in the oral or nasal mucosa area
Which of the following is the stage of Leishmania braziliensis that actively reproduces and causes tissue destruction?
Amastigote
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated Leishmania braziliensis infection mentioned in the text?
Destruction of the nasal septum
Which of the following is the infective stage of Leishmania braziliensis for the sandfly vector?
Amastigote
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for disfigurement of the patient's face in Leishmania braziliensis infection?
Secondary bacterial infections combined with mucosal infections
Which of the following laboratory techniques is mentioned in the text for the diagnosis of Leishmania braziliensis infection?
Biopsy of the infected ulcer
Learn about the disease mainly affecting poor people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Explore the three main types of leishmaniasis: cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral.
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