Question

The Vector organism for Leishmaniasis is:

• A. Mosquito
• B. Rat
• C. Pig
• D. Sand fly

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Sand fly

Leishmaniasis is a group of diseases caused by protozoan parasites from the genus Leishmania. The three main forms of the disease are cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), visceral leishmaniasis (VL), and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL). Sand flies are also known to transmit other pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses.