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What system does Leishmania donovani primarily infect?
What system does Leishmania donovani primarily infect?
- Reticuloendothelial system (correct)
- Muscular system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
Which type of cells are responsible for removing immune complexes from the circulation in healthy individuals?
Which type of cells are responsible for removing immune complexes from the circulation in healthy individuals?
- Phagocytic cells (correct)
- Macrophages
- Lymphocytes
- Eosinophils
What is the primary reservoir of Leishmania donovani?
What is the primary reservoir of Leishmania donovani?
- Other insects
- Most mammals (correct)
- Humans
- Phlebotomus sand flies
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Leishmania donovani?
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Leishmania donovani?
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What is the characteristic of Leishmania donovani that differentiates it from L. tropica?
What is the characteristic of Leishmania donovani that differentiates it from L. tropica?
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What is the fate of amastigotes engulfed by neutrophils and eosinophils?
What is the fate of amastigotes engulfed by neutrophils and eosinophils?
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What is the role of macrophages in the life cycle of Leishmania donovani?
What is the role of macrophages in the life cycle of Leishmania donovani?
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What is the reason why Leishmania donovani can infect macrophages?
What is the reason why Leishmania donovani can infect macrophages?
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What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania donovani?
What is the name of the disease caused by Leishmania donovani?
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What is the outcome of the disease in untreated cases?
What is the outcome of the disease in untreated cases?
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