Which of the following diseases is caused by Leishmania, a protozoan organism?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The corret answer is Option 3 i.e. Kala-azar.
- Kala-azar is also known as Visceral leishmaniasis (VL).
- It is a protozoan parasitic disease, spread by sandfly bites.
- These parasites are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly, a tiny 2-3 mm long insect vector.