visceral leishmaniasis

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, in which the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, often resulting in the death of the host. uncountable,usually
    — The parasite, leishmania, is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. It can cause an infection called "visceral leishmaniasis," which is treatable when caught early but often fatal if not. […] Are you planning a vacation to Spain, Italy, France, Greece, or another country along the Mediterranean? If so, you should know about a parasite that puts travelers at risk of a rare disease, called “visceral leishmaniasis,” that can be deadly when untreated. The parasite — leishmania — is transmitted by a bite from an infected sandfly. It can lie dormant in the body for years, then later cause severe illness, including persistent high fever.

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