The following are true of kala-azar except-
Post kalazar dermal leishmaniasis generally develops 1-2 years after completion of treatment for visceral leishmaniasis or kalazar caused by L.donovani. It is caused by the reversal of the parasite from viscerotropic to dermotropic (refer pgno:43 baveja 3 rd edition)
Persistent hypergammaglobulinemia
Pancytopenia
Cancrum oris can occur
Full treatment prevents post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis
parasitology