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Have you ever heard of a disease transmitted by tiny sandflies that can become life-threatening if left untreated? 🌍 Although it is considered a neglected tropical disease, Visceral Leishmaniasis affects thousands of people every year, making awareness and early diagnosis incredibly important.

Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar, is a severe parasitic disease caused by Leishmania parasites and spread through the bite of infected female sandflies. The disease has been recognized for centuries, with detailed medical descriptions emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a major public health concern in parts of Asia, Africa, South America, and the Mediterranean region. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, the infection can affect vital organs such as the spleen, liver, and bone marrow, making it one of the most serious forms of leishmaniasis.

There are three main types of leishmaniasis: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), which affects internal organs; Cutaneous…