VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS
Starting on:
Jun 19, 2024
Ending on:
Jun 19, 2024
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Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS

Starting on:
Jun 19, 2024
Ending on:
Jun 19, 2024
Venue:
KUTRRH

Description

Infection caused by Leishmania spp & Viannia/Lutzomyia & transmitted by the phlebotomine fly. 3 main forms: Visceral leishmaniasis Cutaneous leishmaniasis Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is usually a sequel of visceral leishmaniasis that appears as macular, papular or nodular rash usually on face, upper arms and trunk.

Objectives

Introduction Epidemiology Pathophysiology Clinical presentation Diagnosis Treatment

Presenters

  1. Dr. EVELYN MACHOGU
    Dr

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