visceral leishmaniasis
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visceral leishmaniasis
noun visceral leishmaniases
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The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, in which the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, often resulting in the death of the host.
The parasite, leishmania, is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. It can cause an infection called "visceral leishmaniasis," which is treatable when caught early but often fatal if not. […] Are you planning a vacation to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, or another country along the Mediterra
Similar: VL, kala-azar, Dum Dum fever, black fever
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title = {visceral leishmaniasis},
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