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Visceral Leishmaniasis: Causes and Symptoms

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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?

Occupation in farming practices, forestry, mining, and fishing

Weakened immune systems

Population movement

Malnutrition & Ignorance (correct)

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?

Black fever Signup and view all the answers

How can transmission of Leishmania occur from humans to humans?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

How long does it usually take for visceral leishmaniasis to occur after being bitten by an infected sand fly?

Two to eight months Signup and view all the answers

Which internal organs are damaged by visceral leishmaniasis?

Spleen and liver Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most affected by visceral leishmaniasis in India?

5 to 9 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by visceral leishmaniasis each year?

100,000 Signup and view all the answers