Trypanosoma/Trypanosomiasis is spread by

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Tse-tse fly

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Solution

The correct option is B Tse-tse fly
African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness is caused by a protozoan parasite called Trypanosoma brucei.
Trypanosomiasis is spread by spread by the bite of an infected tsetse fly and is most common in rural areas.
Hence Trypanosoma/Trypanosomiasis is spread by Tse-tse fly.
So, the correct answer is 'Tse-tse fly'.

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