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(B55.0) Visceral leishmaniasis
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9 324 in individuals diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis confirmed
2 524 deaths with diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis
27% mortality rate associated with the disease visceral leishmaniasis
Diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis is diagnosed Men are 7.70% more likely than Women
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1 926 (38.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis
598 (13.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease visceral leishmaniasis - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-34, 45-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 15-19, 35-44, 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 20-24, 30-39, 50-54, 70-74, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-19, 25-29, 40-49, 55-69, 75-89
Disease Features visceral leishmaniasis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Visceral leishmaniasis - what does this mean
Visceral leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection caused by a protozoan parasite called leishmania donovani. it is transmitted through the bite of infected sand flies, and can cause fever, weight loss, anemia, and enlarged spleen and liver. it can be fatal if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - visceral leishmaniasis
Visceral leishmaniasis is caused by the protozoan leishmania parasites, which are transmitted to humans through the bite of the female sandfly. the parasites are then taken up by phagocytic cells, such as macrophages, and travel to the spleen, liver, and bone marrow. once there, the parasites can replicate and cause inflammation and tissue damage, leading to the clinical symptoms of the disease.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Visceral leishmaniasis - Prevention
Visceral leishmaniasis can be prevented by avoiding contact with sandflies, using insect repellents, sleeping under bed nets, and wearing long sleeves and trousers when outdoors. vaccination is also available in some areas for those at high risk.