The most sensitive method to detect LD bodies is
Bone marrow aspiration
Splenic aspiration
Peripheral blood smear
Lymph node biopsy
Splenic aspiration is the most sensitive method to detect LD bodies (98% positivity). Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are positive in over 85% of cases. Lymph node aspiration is positive in 60% of cases of African kala-azar but not in cases of Indian kala-azar.
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