Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    The disease 'Oriental sore' is caused by

    A)  bacteria                              

    B)  virus

    C)  Protozoa                            

    D)  fungus

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The disease "Oriental sore" is caused Protozoa. The causal organism is Leishmania tropica found in Africa, India etc. It is also called as 'Cutaneous leishmaniasis'. It is an intracellular parasite in macrophages in and around the sores. Direct transmission by contact with the wounds is also possible.


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