Question
Microbiology Question on Classification of infectious diseases
A lady from West Rajasthan presented with an ulcer surrounded by erythema on the right leg. Microscopy of the biopsy from the edge of the ulcer showed organisms with dark staining nuclei and kinetoplast. What is the most likely causative agent?
A
Leishmania tropica
B
Babesia
C
Trypanosoma
D
Histoplasma
Answer
Leishmania tropica
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Leishmania tropica