NEET2015ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Options
- ATrichomonas vaginalis - Leishmaniasis
- BGlossina palpalis - Sleeping sickness
- CAedes agypti - Yellow fever
- DCulex pipceins - Filariasis
Correct answer
A. Trichomonas vaginalis - Leishmaniasis
Step-by-step solution
Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellate found in vagina of female (humans) causing vaginalis. It leads to burning sensation, itching and frothy vaginal discharge. Leishmaniasis or kala-azar is caused by Leishmania donovani. It is characterised by the presence of cutaneous oriental roses along with fever.