BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2001

  • question_answer
    Sandfly spreads a particular type of disease by its :

    A)  proboscis      

    B)  salivary gland

    C)  mandible      

    D)  none of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Sandfly (Phlebotomus) transmits diseases like kala-azar, oriental sore etc. by its proboscis. Kala-azar and oriental sore are caused by Leishmania sp., which is a digenetic pathogenic blood flagellate.


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