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Leishmania donovani, which is transmitted by the sandfly. Visceral leishmaniasis presents with kala azar, hepatosplenomegaly, malaise, pancytopenia, and weight loss. “Kala azar” or “black disease” is the gray discoloration of the skin of the hands, feet, abdomen, and face. Microscopically, macrophages containing amastigotes are observed, as shown in the image. Sodium stibogluconate is used to treat L. donovani infections.