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Leishmania, a protozoan causes _______.

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malaria
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kala-azar
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AIDS
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anthrax
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Solution

The correct option is B kala-azar
Kala-azar is a protozoan disease. Protozoan responsible for the infection is Leishmania. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium which is also a protozoa. AIDS is caused by a virus, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), while anthrax is a bacterial disease.

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