Sandfly
This is visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), caused by Leishmania donovani and spread by the sandfly.
What our notes say
- This is visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), caused by Leishmania donovani and spread by the sandfly. (Paediatrics Year 6 MBChB end of semester CAT: clinical case MCQs, 29 of 30 quest)
- The stage of Leishmania that develops in the sandfly and is transmitted to humans is the: (Medical Entomology & Parasitology Quiz Q&A)
- When the infected sandfly feeds, promastigotes are injected into human skin where they transform into amastigotes within macrophages. (Medical Microbiology Q&A Guide)
- The proximity increases sandfly populations and disease transmission risk. (Medical Bacteriology and Entomology)
- Vector control — sandfly control programs (insecticide spraying, bed nets) (Pharmacology Cheat Code)
- Leishmaniasis *(as marked in this specific paper — likely referring to sandfly-favorable habitat conditions rather than literal anthills; treat with caution and confirm with your lecturer) (Medical Entomology & Parasitology Quiz Q&A)
Study material on Sandfly
- LEISHMANIA
- Medical Entomology Questions
- Hematopathology MCQs & Essays: MBChB Exam Revision Guide
- Medical Entomology Past Paper MCQs
- Medical Microbiology Q&A Guide