Kala-azar is caused by the bite of a that carries the protozoan of Leishmania species.

sand fly

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Solution

The correct option is A sand fly
Kala-azar is caused by the bite of a sand fly, carrying the protozoan Leishmania donovani.

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Which one of the following causes kala-azar?

(a) Ascaris
(b) Trypanosoma
(c) Leishmania
(d) Bacteria

Which of the following disease is caused by the protozoan leishmania?

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