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7.Human Health and Disease
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Kala-azar is caused by
A
Trypanosoma cruzi
B
Leishmania donovani
C
Trypanosoma brucei
D
Trypanosoma gambiense
Solution
Leishmania donovanis anintracellular parasite in leucocytes or cells of liver, spleen, bone marrow, lymphatic glands, etc. It causes a serious oriental disease known as 'Kala-azar' accompanied by -swellings, fever, enlargement of liver and spleen, the skin colour turning black.
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