Life Cycle of Leishmania Donovani Model
Product Code : JC-BE-6251
The Life Cycle of Leishmania Donovani Model (SKU JC-BE-6251) is a Leishmania life cycle model showing the parasite behind visceral leishmaniasis passing between the female sandfly and humans. It shows flagellated promastigotes multiplying in the sandfly gut, their entry into the skin during a bite, uptake by macrophages, and non-flagellated amastigotes multiplying in the spleen, liver and bone marrow. Diagnosis by finding Leishman-Donovan bodies in aspirate smears is included. JaincoLab manufactures it in Ambala, India.
Specifications
The model is a parasitology teaching model of the Leishmania donovani life cycle, covering the sandfly vector, promastigote and amastigote stages, human infection, organs affected and diagnosis; its dimensions, material and base are not in the current product data and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Life Cycle of Leishmania Donovani Model |
| SKU | JC-BE-6251 |
| Model type | Parasitology teaching model |
| Subject depicted | Life cycle of Leishmania donovani, the cause of visceral leishmaniasis |
| Topics shown | Female sandfly vector (Phlebotomus), promastigotes in the sandfly gut, infection by sandfly bite, amastigotes in macrophages, spleen, liver and bone marrow involvement, Leishman-Donovan bodies in aspirate smears |
| Size, material and base | Confirmed on the quotation |
Uses of the Leishmania life cycle model
Lecturers use the model to show how a parasite changes form between insect and human hosts, and why visceral leishmaniasis enlarges the spleen and liver.
- Identifying the female sandfly (Phlebotomus) as vector
- Showing promastigote development in the sandfly gut
- Explaining uptake by macrophages after a bite
- Showing amastigotes in the spleen, liver and bone marrow
- Introducing Leishman-Donovan bodies in aspirate smears
Scope of supply and ordering
One Life Cycle of Leishmania Donovani Model is supplied per listed unit, showing the life cycle of Leishmania donovani for demonstration and self-study. Physical details not stated in the table, accessories, spares and quantities are all confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, packing and lead time are set on each quotation according to the order size and the delivery destination. Bulk orders for school, college and training-institute laboratories are supplied, as are export consignments to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
Which two parasite forms does the model show?
The flagellated promastigote in the sandfly gut and the non-flagellated amastigote that multiplies inside human macrophages.
Which organs are shown as affected?
The spleen, liver and bone marrow, with marked enlargement of the spleen and liver.
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- Blood and Tissue Protozoal Infection Model
- Life Cycle of Plasmodium Model
- Malarial Parasites of Man Model
- Life Cycle of Toxoplasma Gondii Model
For a full laboratory set, see the biology lab equipment range from JaincoLab, which covers models and other teaching aids.
Request a quote
For a quotation on the Life Cycle of Leishmania Donovani Model, share your quantity, any size or material preference and the destination via the JaincoLab contact page; the sales team also answers at [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
