10 Questions
What is the infective stage of Leishmania?
Promastigote
Which condition is often associated with migration and movement of people, resulting in the spread of infection?
Population movement
What are the major risk factors for Leishmaniasis according to the WHO?
Socioeconomic conditions & occupation
What are the typical symptoms of Visceral Leishmaniasis?
Blackening of skin and emaciation
How is Leishmaniasis transmitted between humans?
Through blood transfusion or shared needles
Which parasite is responsible for causing visceral leishmaniasis?
Leishmania donovani
What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?
Kala azar
Where are the intracellular amastigotes of Leishmania donovani usually found?
Spleen, liver, bone marrow, and lymph nodes
What is the second largest parasitic killer in the world after malaria?
Visceral leishmaniasis
Which age group is mainly affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?
5 to 9 years
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and other important information related to visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala azar. This quiz is prepared by Ass. Prof. Dr. Kawthar Ibrahim from the Department of Anatomy & Histology at Hawler Medical University College of Medicine.
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