School of Biochemical Engineering of IIT-BHU scientists in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), BHU, have tested a vaccine for Kala-Azar.
Leishmaniasis (Kala-Azar) – Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) refers to the spectrum of infectious disease produced by species of the Leishmania parasite. The parasites spread by the bite of infected sand flies.
Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) refers to the spectrum of infectious disease produced by species of the Leishmania parasite. The parasites spread by the bite of infected sand flies.
If left untreated, it will almost always result in the death of the host. Signs and symptoms include fever, weight loss, fatigue, anaemia, and substantial swelling of the liver and spleen.
Among people with Kala-Azar, there is variation in the symptoms, and some people can have unusual symptoms.
Hypoxia Makes You Prone to Kala azar or Chronic Black Fever
Leishmaniasis is caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani leads to chronic infection by using a physiological response and lower oxygen levels.
Leishmaniasis is caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani leads to chronic infection by using a physiological response and lower oxygen levels.
He said, "Clearance of the parasite burden in vaccinated challenged mice is correlated with immune response expected in a vaccine candidate."
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Indian Scientists Overcoming Drug Resistance in the Battle Against Kala Azar
A group of Indian scientists has taken a giant step to develop a potential therapy for kala azar by using tiny molecules present in the body.
A group of Indian scientists has taken a giant step to develop a potential therapy for kala azar by using tiny molecules present in the body.
He said this study provides insight towards the evaluation of vaccine molecules against Leishmania infection. In future, it might be utilised as a vaccine candidate against the pathogen.
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Potential Vaccine Against Kala Azar
Scientists have developed a potent vaccine directed at the dreaded kala azar disease that claims dozens of lives in eastern India every year.
Scientists have developed a potent vaccine directed at the dreaded kala azar disease that claims dozens of lives in eastern India every year.
Prof. Dubey said that there is no vaccine yet available in the market for humans against this disease and the treatment depends on drugs with limitations which is a serious concern towards the complete elimination programme of WHO.
Vaccination is the safest and one of the most effective ways to fight against any infectious diseases. A vaccine molecule trains our immune system to fight against a given pathogen.
It stimulates several immune cells in our body that produce antibodies, cytokines and other active molecules that collectively work and protect from infection and provides long term protection.
Source-IANS
