Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The causative agent of Kala-azar disease in India is bacterium Escherichia coli.
2.The World Health Organization (WHO) has set targets for eliminating Kala-azar as part of its Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) roadmap.
Which of the statement(s) give above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is caused by a protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani, transmitted through the bite of infected female sandflies. It primarily affects internal organs like the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
Statement 2 is correct. The WHO has set targets for eliminating Kala-azar as part of its Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) roadmap. India is on the verge of eliminating Kala-azar as a public health issue. This meets the World Health Organization’s (WHO) criteria for elimination certification.
Source: The Hindu
