Symptoms of kala Azar?

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Kala Azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a chronic endemic disease caused by Leishmania donovani. It used to be popular in the area north of the Yangtze River. The source of infection is the patient and the sick dog, which is transmitted by sandflies. Symptoms of kala Azar? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of kala Azar?

The onset is slow, irregular fever, bimodal fever, mild poisoning symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Can have similar cold like symptoms. The course of disease is long, up to several months, systemic poisoning symptoms are not obvious, some patients with fever for several months can still work.

The spleen, liver and lymph nodes were enlarged, and the spleen was obviously enlarged. It could be touched and soft half a month after the onset of the disease, and then gradually increased. Half a year later, it could reach the umbilicus or even the pelvic cavity, and the texture was hard. The liver was mild to moderate swelling with soft texture; Jaundice and ascites were occasionally found. Lymph nodes were mild to moderate enlargement.

Anemia and malnutrition can occur in the late stage of the disease, such as mental depression, sparse hair, palpitations, shortness of breath, pale complexion, edema and rough skin. The skin color can be deepened, so it is called Kala Azar.

matters needing attention

Dogs infected with visceral Leishmania should be killed in time. From May to September every year, organic phosphorus insecticides were used to spray on houses to kill sandflies.