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Question

Which one of the following is the vector for Leishmania donovani, the causative organism of Visceral Leishmaniasis?

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UPSC CMS 2026 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and PSM Question Paper (02-Aug-2026)
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Sandfly

Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), caused by Leishmania donovani, is transmitted by the bite of infected female Phlebotomus (sandfly) vectors.

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