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Leishmania donovani

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Leishmania don·o·van·i (dn-vn, -vn)
n.
The protozoan that includes subspecies that cause visceral leishmaniasis.
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Visceral leishmaniasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania donovani complex, is a vectorborne zoonotic infection that infects humans, dogs, and other mammals.
Canine visceral leishmaniasis, United States and Canada, 2000-2003 by Schantz, Peter M. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Quantitation of amastigotes of Leishmania donovani in smears of splenic aspirates from patients with visceral leishmaniasis.
Congenital visceral leishmaniasis by Loscher, Thomas / Emerging Infectious Diseases
Leishmania donovani is transmitted by the female sand fly, and humans are the only reservoir in South Asia (6).
Risk factors for Kala-Azar in Bangladesh by Maguire, James H. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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