Biology

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Which of the following is a disease caused by protozoa?

Small Pox

AIDS

Kala azar

Rabies

- Option 1: Small Pox

- Caused by the variola virus.

- A highly contagious viral disease eradicated in 1980 through vaccination.

- Option 2: AIDS

- Caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

- Impairs the immune system, making the body vulnerable to infections and certain cancers.

- Option 3: Kala azar

- Correct Answer: A disease caused by the protozoa Leishmania donovani.

- Transmitted by sandfly bites and prevalent in certain tropical and subtropical regions.

- Option 4: Rabies

- Caused by the rabies virus.

- Typically spread through the bite of an infected animal, affecting the nervous system.