Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : When the animals are infected with a host adapted serovar of Leptospira spp., they are called as reservoir hosts.
Statement (II) : The Leptospira spp. infection show a short kindley phase in the maintenance host.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Hint:

In reservoir (maintenance) hosts, the renal phase of Leptospirosis is always prolonged and chronic, leading to long-term shedding in urine.
This chronic shedding is what makes them effective reservoirs for infecting other animals and humans.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C