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visceral leishmaniasis [′vis·ə·rəl ‚lēsh·mə′nī·ə·səs] (medicine) A severe, generalized, and often fatal infection, caused by any of three pathogenic hemoflagellates of the genusLeishmania, affecting organs rich in endothelial cells; accompanied by fever, spleen and liver enlargement, anemia, leukopenia, skin pigmentation, and changes in plasma protein. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Visceral leishmaniasis or kala-azar, the often fatal form of the disease, is caused by species of the Leishmania donovani complex. This causes a potentially fatal, wasting disease named kala-azar - Hindi for "black sickness," so called because of the victims' darkening skin. A 21-day course of the drug provides a safe, affordable, and effective cure for VL, locally known as kala-azar. |
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