Which is not correct about kala azar?

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


Answer: A

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