Which Is Not Correct About Kala Azar

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which is not correct about kala azar?

• A)It is fatal in untreated cases.
• B)Chemotherapy with chloroquine is usually effective.
• C)Death is partly due to anemia, destruction of blood-forming tissues, and secondary infections.
• D)It is transmitted by the sand fly.
• E)It is a form of leishmaniasis.

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Definitions:

Hardy Personality

A personality type characterized by a sense of control, commitment, and the perception of challenges as opportunities, which contributes to coping with stress.

Type B Personality

A personality contrast to Type A, characterized by a more relaxed, patient, and stress-free approach to life and work.

Type D Personality

A disposition marked by high levels of negative emotions and social inhibition; "D" stands for "distressed."

Antigens

Substances, often proteins, on the surface of pathogens, foreign cells, or tissues that trigger an immune response in the body.