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Visceral Leishmaniasis: Causes and Symptoms
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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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for visceral leishmaniasis?

    <p>Black fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can transmission of Leishmania occur from humans to humans?

    <p>Both a and b</p> 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?

    <p>Two to eight months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which internal organs are damaged by visceral leishmaniasis?

    <p>Spleen and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>5 to 9 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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