Visceral Leishmaniasis

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Thatus Licudan

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  • Visceral Leishmaniasis (Worst Case)
    SYNONYM:
    = Kala Azar Fever, Black Fever, Dum Dum Fever,
    Post-Kala Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL)
  • Visceral Leishmaniasis 

    = Most severe form of Leishmaniasis
    = Characterized by fever, weakness, Loss of Apetite, Weight Loss Hemorrhage, and Enlargement of the Abdomen associated with Hepatosplenomegaly.
    = L. donovani complex if the main causative agent.
  • What is the full word of PKDL?
    Post-Kala Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis