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Abstract
Kala-azar, caused by the Leishmania donovani parasite and transmitted through sandfly bites, primarily affects impoverished areas in Asia, East Africa, and South America. The disease causes symptoms such as fever, weight loss, and organ enlargement, and can be fatal if left untreated. Diagnosis is made through laboratory testing, and treatment often involves medication such as Amphotericin B. Prevention methods include insecticide use and improved living conditions. While progress has been made in reducing the disease's incidence, drug resistance remains a concern and efforts to eliminate kala azar are ongoing.
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Copyright © 2023 Mrs. Mangal S. Gaikwad. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
Paper ID:
IJPREMS30200007169
ISSN:
2321-9653
Publisher:
ijprems