Visceral leishmaniasis. View of a starving young boy suffering from visceral leishmaniasis (kala- azar). He has the extreme muscle wastage associated with this condition. This tropical disease is caused by Leishmania sp.,a parasitic protozoan. Leishmaniasis is transmitted by bites from infected sand-flies. This is the more serious form which causes fever and,without treatment,can result in death. Drug treatment is very effective. Photographed in Sudan | |
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