Which of the following transmits visceral leishmaniasis?

P h l e b o t o m u s

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Solution

The correct option is B $P h l e b o t o m u s$
Phlebotomus is a genus of sand flies. They are primarily responsible for the transmission of leishmaniasis, an important parasitic disease. The most common forms are cutaneous leishmaniasis which causes skin sores and visceral leishmaniasis which affects several internal organs.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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