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Which among the following organisms is a protozoan that causes Kala-azar?

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a

Ascaris

b

Leishmania

c

Bacillus

d

Staphylococci

answer is B.

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Leishmania is a protozoan that causes Kala-azar. 

The disease is also called black fever as the fever causes the darkening of the skin. The parasitic protozoan is spread through the bites of sandflies. The parasite targets the organs such as bone marrow, liver, and spleen.

Bacillus and Staphylococci are examples of bacteria whereas, Ascaris is a roundworm.

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Which among the following organisms is a protozoan that causes Kala-azar?