The most sensitive method to detect LD bodies is
Splenic aspiration is the most sensitive method to detect LD bodies (98% positivity). Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are positive in over 85% of cases. Lymph node aspiration is positive in 60% of cases of African kala-azar but not in cases of Indian kala-azar.
Bone marrow aspiration
Splenic aspiration
Peripheral blood smear
Lymph node biopsy
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