The following are true of PKDL except -
Recccurence doesnt depend on full tratment , reccurence is even seen after full treatment. Persistent hypergammaglobulinemia is seen in Kala azar which is detected by antimony test which is done for Kala azar. Cancrum oris can occur in Kala azar. Option 1, 2, 3, 4 PKDL (Post Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis): Seen in 2-10 year after succesfull treatment of VL (< 6 months in Sudan). Incidence among patients with VL: 50%(Sudan), 2-20% (Indian). Nonulcerative hypopigmented macular lesions, becomes nodular later. Persists for 20 years (few months for Sudan cases). Treatment: Longer courses of antimonials, resolve slowly.
Persistent hypergammaglobulinemia
Seen in 2-10 year after succesfull treatment of VL
Cancrum oris can occur
Full treatment prevents PKDL
Parasitology Pa 1 (Protozoology)