Visceral Leishmaniasis
– Caused by the Leishmania donovani parasite. – Transmitted through: Sandfly (Phlebotomus species) – Infective form: Promatigote – Diagnostic form: Amastigote (in macrophage) – Endemic region: East UP, West bengal, Bihar Clinical features- • Splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen • Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver• Pallor: due to anemia (Pancytopenia)• Fever • Hyperpigmentation (Darkening of skin): referred to as […]