Which of the following statements about the Kala Azar disease in news recently is are correct 1 ...........

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Which of the following statements about the Kala Azar disease, in news recently, is are correct?

1. Kala Azar is a protozoan caused vector borne disease.

2. Kala Azar has second highest mortality rate from amongst the protozoa caused diseases.

3. India accounts for 90% of the total Kala Azar cases in the world.

Choose the correct alternative:

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Correct. Kala Azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is a vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted through the bites of infected sandflies.

- Statement 2: Correct. Kala Azar is known for being the second deadliest parasitic disease after malaria, in terms of mortality rates.

- Statement 3: Incorrect. India accounts for a significant proportion of global cases but it does not reach 90%. The percentage is high but less than the stated number.

Therefore, the correct option is:

- Option: 2 (1 and 2 only)