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Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis or leishmania, also known as Kala-azar is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies.

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Definition

Leishmaniasis or leishmania, also known as Kala-azar is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies.

Concept record

Canonical title
Leishmaniasis
Alphabetical key
L
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Kala-azar
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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