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JAMB Biology 1985 Question 45

Question 45

Microorganisms and Health

Tsetse fly is harmful to man because it is associated with the spread of

  1. A.river blindness
  2. B.malaria
  3. C.sleeping sickness
  4. D.leprosy
  5. E.dysentery.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (sleeping sickness)

Explanation

The tsetse fly carries Trypanosoma, which causes sleeping sickness. River blindness is spread by blackflies and malaria by mosquitoes.