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what are the tests for kala-azar?

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Biopsy or blood test: Leishmania (kala-azar) is best diagnosed by taking a careful history, including travel to areas where leishmania is found.  Many tests are avaialble, choice will depend upon specific symptoms.Consult an infectious disease specialist to help.Tests include: biopsy of spleen, bone marrow, lymph node or skin. Blood test include immnunofloursent assays, PCR www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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Kala azar: Kala azar =  Leishmaniasis , a potentially fatal infection by a  protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani .

Question 3

how long after a bite until you see the first symptom of kala azar?

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Few days - 8 months: Kala azar (leishmania) is caused a parasite which is spread by the bite of an infected sandfly. There are several forms of leishmania from different parts of the globe; each has it's own set of symptoms. Travelers are most likely to encounter a chronic, non-healing skin sore. Treatment usually requires the help of an infectious disease specialist. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 4

how does sodium stibogluconate treat kala azar?

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Visceral leishmanias: Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) can be treated with pentavalent antimonials  such as  sodium stibogluconate.

Question 5

is drugs bad?

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Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

Question 6

medicine for memory?

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Meds for memory: There really is no medication specifically for memory. There are medications that can help improve concentration. Some holistic stores sell natural supplements that promote themselves as good for memory.

Question 7

what is category x drug?

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Do not use if pregna: Category x drugs are contraindicated for use in pregnancy due to studies demonstrating evidence of serious fetal abnormalities in animals, humans, or both such that fetal risks clearly outweigh maternal benefit. Check out http://www.Empr.Com/drugs-contraindicated-in-pregnancy/article/125914/ for more info, including partial list.

Question 8

what is topical medicine?

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Outside: It's a medication or substance that goes on that outside such as creams, ointments or drops.

Question 9

what medicine should i take?

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PCP or Chiropractor: Seems more like partial shoulder dislocation/Strain. One should see PCP or Chiropractor for evaluation and possible imaging before treatment. As for pain shooting down the leg, arthritis in the spine with sciatic nerve irritation/impingement may be issues further encouraging one to see PCP/ Chiropractor.

Question 10

what is drug schedules mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: It relates to the abuse potential of the drug.

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