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Conditions›Infection›Parasite infections›Kala azar

Kala azar

Kala-azar is a disease of the intestine and internal organs caused by infection with the parasite Leishmania.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 33 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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