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visceral leishmaniasis — Definition
Visseral leishmaniasis / visceral leishmaniasis
Visseral leishmaniasis is a serious infection disease that affects internal organs, caused by Leishmania donovani or Leishmania infantum parasites. The disease is often smeared by sand flies (Phlebotomus types) and is characterized by multiplying parasites in organs such as lacquer, liver, bone marrow. Clinical symptoms include long-term fever, weight loss, anemia, dalak and liver growth (hepatosplenomegaly). This disease, which can be fatal if not treated, is seen as endemic in tropical and subtropical regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Visseral leishmaniasis?
Visseral leishmaniasis; visseral leishmaniasis is a serious infection disease that affects internal organs, caused by Leishmania donovani or Leishmania infantum parasites. The disease is often smeared by sand flies (Phlebotomus types) and is characterized by multiplying parasites in organs such as lacquer, liver, bone marrow. Clinical symptoms include long-term fever, weight loss, anemia, dalak and liver growth (hepatosplenomegaly). This disease, which can be fatal if not treated, is seen as endemic in tropical and subtropical regions.
❓ What is visceral leishmaniasis in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "visceral leishmaniasis" is Visseral leishmaniasis.
❓ Which medical field is Visseral leishmaniasis related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.