vHospital

VHOSPITAL.CLINIC · Disease Guide

Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania protozoa transmitted by sandfly bites, presenting in visceral, cutaneous, or mucocutaneous forms. Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) causes fever, splenomegaly, and pancytopaenia. Amphotericin B and miltefosine are first-line treatments.

Analyze with AI →

Related Symptoms

Get AI Clinical Analysis

Get a structured clinical-style output: possible causes, red flags, recommended tests, and a 7-day recovery plan.

Start Free AI Analysis →
Medical Review— vHospital Editorial Team · 2024–2025
Sources:WHOPubMedUpToDateNICE