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Kala-azar

传染科

Common symptoms

脾肿大、丘疹、嗜酸性粒细胞增多

The pathology of disease

Kala-azar is chronic endemic L. donovani infection, formerly north of Yangtze River. Source: patients/infected dogs; sandfly vector May-August. Amastigotes in patient blood develop into flagellates in sandfly; 7 days later re-injects. Parasite lives in blood/liver/spleen/bone marrow/nodes.

Common Symptoms

Splenomegaly; papule; eosinophilia

Causes and Pathogenesis

Zoonotic; human-animal/animal-animal transmission. Source: patients/infected dogs; sandfly vector. May-August sandfly season.

Treatment

Drug, surgical, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Treat patients; cull infected dogs; spray DDVP/trichlorfon. Pre-season mass screen/treat; 1-year follow-up; dog registration/culling in hill endemic areas; indoor latrine spraying May-September; ventilation/dry floors; repellents; fine-mesh bed nets.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Infectious Diseases department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.