Question

Kala-azar disease is caused by

• A. Leishmania donovani
• B. Trypanosoma gambiense
• C. Taenia solium
• D. Wuchereria bancrofti

Answer 1

The correct option is A Leishmania donovani

• Kala-azar is a disease caused by protozoan parasites called Leishmania donovani . The disease is transmitted by insects which act as vectors such as sand fly.

• Symptoms include Recurrent fever intermittent or remittent with the often double rise of temperature, Loss of appetite, pallor and weight loss with progressive emaciation, Weakness. Hence Kala-azar disease is caused by Leishmania donovani.

• So, the correct answer is 'Leishmania donovani'.