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What is kala-azar?

Kala-azar is an Indian term (in Hindi and other regional languages in Ganges valley) as the disease as very common in India once and still occurs, which means black fever; kala (black) zar (fever). Contrary to the meaning of the name blackening or darkening of skin is uncommon (except in some parts of India). Kala-azar is visceral leishmaniasis (generally used for advanced and life threatening leishmaniasis.) which is a vector-borne disease, which covers broad spectrum of severity, as well as manifestations that can be chronic, subacute, or acute onset. Kala-azar is caused by Leishmania donovani (obligate intracellular protozoa).

How kala-azar is transmitted?

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