Which organism causes the Kala-azar disease?
2022
Which organism causes the Kala-azar disease?
- A.
Amoeba
- B.
Plasmodium
- C.
Planaria
- D.
Leishmania
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Correct answer: D
Kala-azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis) is caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani and is transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly (Phlebotomus).
Common symptoms include:
Prolonged fever
Weight loss
Enlargement of spleen and liver
Anemia
Therefore, Leishmania is the causative organism of Kala-azar.