Protozoa – Kala aZar
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Found in central Africa, Middle East, India, central Sth America
Transmitted by flies
Clinical features: hepatosplenomegaly + fevers
Dx: blood examination shows ‘cluster material’ within macrophages (i.e.: phagocytosis of protozoa has occurred)
Treatment: pharmacological treatment but have toxic effects
Category: Microbiology Notes
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