Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala azar)
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University of Oklahoma Study Abroad Microbiology in Arezzo, Italy[1]
(from left to right) The sandfly vector, gram stain of a blood meal, and the last image is of Leishmaniasis promastigotes from a culture. From: CDC.com [2]
Etiology/Bacteriology
Taxonomy
Description
Pathogenesis
Transmission/Reservoirs
Incubation/Colonization
Epidemiology
Virulence Factors
Clinical Features
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Host Immune Response
References
Created by Taylor Caswell Student of Dr. Tyrrell Conway, University of Oklahoma
