This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2018, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Babesiosis is most commonly transmitted by: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Pigs, B. Rats, C. Sand fly, D. Ticks', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: o It is transmitted by ticks. o Babesiosis is caused by Babesia microti o It is an intraerythrocytic protozoa. o Half of all children and a quaer of previously healthy adults are asymptomatic with babesia infection. o M/C symptoms are fever, hemolytic anemia o A person infected with babesiosis gradually develops malaise, fatigue and fever. o Babesia maltese cross resembles plasmodium falciparum gametocyte arrangement. pig is intermediate host for tenia solium rats are the reservoir for rickettsia. Sand fly cause leshmaniasis (intermediate host)', 'role': 'assistant'}]