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

The pathogenesis of visceral leishmaniasis. From: CDC.com [3]

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