Consider the following statements about Kala Azar 1 It is caused by Parasite Leishman...........

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Consider the following statements about Kala Azar:

1. It is caused by Parasite Leishmania

2. It is spread by faeces of pigs

3. Parasite cannot synthesize iron containing haem molecule on its own.

4. Our national health policy aims to eliminate Kala-Azar by 2017

Which of the statements are correct?

1, 2 and 4 only

1 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4

All of the above

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Explanation:

Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies – the vector (or transmitter) of the leishmania parasite. The sand flies feed on animals and humans for blood, which they need for developing their eggs.
Elimination of kala azar by 2015 was the target of our Health policy, but in the amended policy it is 2017