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Microbiology parasitology b0cd5373

The following are true of kala-azar except-

A
Persistent hypergammaglobulinemia
B
Pancytopenia
C
Cancrum oris can occur
D
Full treatment prevents post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis
High-Yield Explanation
Post kalazar dermal leishmaniasis generally develops 1-2 years after completion of treatment for visceral leishmaniasis or kalazar caused by L.donovani. It is caused by the reversal of the parasite from viscerotropic to dermotropic (refer pgno:43 baveja 3 rd edition)

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