Human Health & Diseases

This interesting collection is based on a disorder called Leishmaniasis. The chapter begins with an introduction, etiology, the life cycle of the causative organism and epidemiology. After this, we move on to Visceral Leishmaniasis, where we have an introduction to it, pathogenesis, clinical features, lab diagnosis, differential diagnosis and the treatment. As the collection continues, we are educated on anti kala-azar drugs and post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis. Then there is the next type of disorder which is Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, we have an introduction to it, the pathogenesis, clinical features, lab diagnosis, differential diagnosis and the treatment. The final part of the collection we come across Mucosal Leishmaniasis and how it's diagnosed and treated, followed by how Leishmaniasis can be prevented altogether.

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NEET UG

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Comprehensive Study Of Leishmaniasis (kala-azar)

Biology

Pre-Medical Preparation

Biology & Human Welfare

IITJEE, NEET UG and Foundation

This lesson is an overview of anti Kala-Azar drugs. It comes under the domain of pharmacology. It begins with the classification of the drugs, which are, antimonial, diamidine, antifungal drugs and others. It then explains in detail, Sodium Stibogluconate, the route of its administration and the mechanism of action. Then there is some light thrown on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, its therapeutic uses and adverse effects. The last part of the lesson talks about Pentamidine, Amphotericin B, Miltefosine, Paromomycin, Azole and Allopurinol. 

Anti Kala-Azar Drugs - Classification, Administration And Adverse Effects

Leishmaniasis - Etiology, Life Cycle Of Organism And Epidemiology Of Disease.

Visceral Leishmaniasis : Introduction, Pathogenesis & Clinical Features

Visceral Leishmaniasis : Laboratory Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis & Treatment

Post Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis - Definition, Representation & Diagnosis

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis - Introduction, Causes And Features

Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis - Overview Of Clinical Features, Diagnosis & Treatment

Kala-Azar - Prevention, Control & Methods

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Anti Kala-Azar Drugs - Classification, Administration And Adverse Effects

Dr Amit Gupta

Comprehensive Study Of Leishmaniasis (kala-azar)

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