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Which host is the final host for Leishmania?
Which host is the final host for Leishmania?
- Human or other vertebrate (correct)
- Infective stage
- Sand fly
- Reservoir hosts
What is the major risk factor according to the WHO for contracting Leishmaniasis?
What is the major risk factor according to the WHO for contracting Leishmaniasis?
- Occupation in farming practices, forestry, mining, and fishing
- Weakened immune systems
- Population movement
- Malnutrition & Ignorance (correct)
What are the two stages of Leishmania?
What are the two stages of Leishmania?
- Promastigote and Amastigote (correct)
- Promastigote and Leptomonad
- Leptomonad and Amastigote
- Leptomonad and Kinetoplast
What are the typical symptoms of Visceral Leishmaniasis?
What are the typical symptoms of Visceral Leishmaniasis?
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What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?
What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?
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How can transmission of Leishmania occur from humans to humans?
How can transmission of Leishmania occur from humans to humans?
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How long does it usually take for visceral leishmaniasis to occur after being bitten by an infected sand fly?
How long does it usually take for visceral leishmaniasis to occur after being bitten by an infected sand fly?
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Which internal organs are damaged by visceral leishmaniasis?
Which internal organs are damaged by visceral leishmaniasis?
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Which age group is most affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?
Which age group is most affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?
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What is the estimated number of deaths caused by visceral leishmaniasis each year?
What is the estimated number of deaths caused by visceral leishmaniasis each year?
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