Diagnosis of the Leishmaniasis is Based on Finding the Parasite

Question

Diagnosis of the leishmaniasis is based on finding the parasite within infected _________.
A)lymphocytes
B)macrophages
C)eosinophils
D)mast cells

Accepted Answer

The parasite responsible for causing leishmaniasis (Leishmania species) resides inside macrophages within infected individuals. Therefore, the diagnosis of leishmaniasis is typically based on finding these parasites within macrophages, which can be done through methods such as microscopic examination or culture. Lymphocytes, eosinophils, and mast cells are not typically involved in the pathogenesis or diagnosis of leishmaniasis.