Question

Disease kala-azar is caused by pathogen ‘A’ and vector for this disease is ‘B’. Here ‘A’ and ‘B’ are respectively

• A.
  Leishmania and Phlebotomus
• B.
  Glossina and Trypanosoma
• C.
  Phlebotomus and Leishmania
• D.
  Trypanosoma and Glossina

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Leishmania and Phlebotomus
Disease kala-azar is caused by pathogen Leishmania (‘A’) and the vector for this disease is Phlebotomus (Sand fly) (‘B’). In this disease, the parasite invades the skin of the individual and causes anemia, liver enlargement, loss of appetite and weakness.