Question

33. Scientists have recently linked new virus to kala-azar. Consider the following statements in regard to kalaazar:
1. It is zoonotic infection transmitted by sand fly.
2. It is a tropical disease.
3. It is largest parasitic killer disease in world
4. It has been eradicated from India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2, 3 and 4
• C. Only 3 and 4
• D. Only 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
It is second-largest parasitic killer in world after Malaria. India accounts for half the global burden of Kala-azar disease.