Vector-borne Diseases
Visceral leishmaniasis
Serious
ICD-10: B55 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कालाजार · தமிழ்: கருப்பு காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಾಲಾಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: కాలాజ్వరం · বাংলা: কালাজ্বর · मराठी: काळा ताप · ગુજરાતી: કાળો તાવ
About this condition
Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a parasitic disease transmitted by sandfly bites causing long-lasting fever, enlarged spleen and liver, and severe weight loss. It is highly endemic in Bihar and surrounding states. Without treatment, it can be fatal, so immediate medical care is essential.
Common symptoms
prolonged fever
weight loss
enlarged spleen
enlarged liver
weakness
loss of appetite
darkening of skin
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कालाजार · काला बुखार · आंत का लीशमैनिया · तिल्ली बढ़ना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கருப்பு காய்ச்சல் · உள்ளுறுப்பு லீஷ்மேனியாசிஸ் · மண்ணீரல் வீக்கம் · காலாஜார் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಾಲಾಜ್ವರ · ಕಪ್ಪು ಜ್ವರ · ಲೀಶ್ಮೇನಿಯಾಸಿಸ್ · ಗುಲ್ಮ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కాలాజ్వరం · నల్ల జ్వరం · లీష్మేనియాసిస్ · ప్లీహము వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কালাজ্বর · কালা অসুখ · লিশম্যানিয়াসিস · প্লীহা বড় হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | काळा ताप · काळाजार · लिश्मॅनियासिस · प्लीहा वाढणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કાળો તાવ · કાલાઝાર · લીશમેનિયાસિસ · બરોળ વધવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Visceral leishmaniasis?
prolonged fever, weight loss, enlarged spleen, enlarged liver, weakness, loss of appetite.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Visceral leishmaniasis common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Visceral leishmaniasis?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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