Phlebotomus sandfly is the vector for which of the following diseases in India?

• A Malaria and dengue
• B Filariasis and onchocerciasis
• C Chikungunya and Zika
• D Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis) and sandfly fever ✓

Explanation

Phlebotomus sandflies (P. argentipes in India) are the vectors for visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar), cutaneous leishmaniasis, and sandfly fever (Phlebotomus fever/Pappataci fever). They breed in cracks in walls, animal burrows, and decaying organic matter. Their flight range is limited (200 m), making focal control feasible. India's Kala-azar Elimination Programme (target: <1 case/10,000 population per block) uses indoor residual spraying and sandfly control.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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