visceral leishmaniasis
Definition
- Noun:
- A severe systemic form of leishmaniasis: Visceral leishmaniasis is a serious infectious disease caused by parasites of the Leishmania genus. It primarily affects internal organs, especially the spleen, liver, and bone marrow.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Visceral leishmaniasis is also known as kala-azar.
- The patient was diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis after presenting with fever, weight loss, and an enlarged spleen.
- Efforts to control the sand fly population are crucial for preventing visceral leishmaniasis.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is used in clinical and epidemiological discussions to specify the systemic, life-threatening form of leishmaniasis, as opposed to cutaneous (skin) or mucocutaneous (mucous membrane) forms.
- The differential diagnosis included malaria and visceral leishmaniasis.
Variants and Related Words
- Kala-azar: A common synonym for visceral leishmaniasis, derived from Hindi and meaning "black fever."
- Leishmaniasis: The broader category of diseases caused by parasites.
- Visceral: Pertaining to the internal organs in the cavities of the body.
Synonyms
- Kala-azar
- Systemic leishmaniasis
Related Phrases
- Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL): A potential complication or sequelae that can occur after treatment for visceral leishmaniasis, involving skin lesions.
- The patient developed post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis several months after being treated for the visceral form.
Noun
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leishmaniasis of the viscera
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