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What is the infective stage of Leishmania?
What is the infective stage of Leishmania?
- Amastigote
- Intermediate host
- Promastigote (correct)
- Final host
Which condition is often associated with migration and movement of people, resulting in the spread of infection?
Which condition is often associated with migration and movement of people, resulting in the spread of infection?
- Occupation
- Malnutrition
- Malnutrition & ignorance
- Population movement (correct)
What are the major risk factors for Leishmaniasis according to the WHO?
What are the major risk factors for Leishmaniasis according to the WHO?
- Population movement & malnutrition
- Socioeconomic conditions & occupation (correct)
- Socioeconomic conditions & ignorance
- Occupation & population movement
What are the typical symptoms of Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What are the typical symptoms of Visceral Leishmaniasis?
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How is Leishmaniasis transmitted between humans?
How is Leishmaniasis transmitted between humans?
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Which parasite is responsible for causing visceral leishmaniasis?
Which parasite is responsible for causing visceral leishmaniasis?
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What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?
What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?
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Where are the intracellular amastigotes of Leishmania donovani usually found?
Where are the intracellular amastigotes of Leishmania donovani usually found?
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What is the second largest parasitic killer in the world after malaria?
What is the second largest parasitic killer in the world after malaria?
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Which age group is mainly affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?
Which age group is mainly affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?
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