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Glossina palpalis' is a vector of...

Glossina palpalis' is a vector of

A

Dengue

B

Filariasis

C

Gambian fever

D

Plague

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C
Gambian fever or sleeping sickness is caused due to Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (Glossna palpaus) present in blood. It is an irregular fever lasting one to four days marked by enlargement of spleen, rapid pulse and breathing.
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