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Kala azar

Kala-azar is a disease of the intestine and internal organs caused by infection with the parasite Leishmania.

Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this

Pediatrics 34 years experience

Is a type of:Parasite infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

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Kala azar

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Rare

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