JAMB Biology 1986 Question 44

Question 44

Microorganisms and Health

Which of these diseases CANNOT be prevented by immunization?

  1. A.Poliomyelitis
  2. B.Tuberculosis
  3. C.Cholera
  4. D.Onchocerciasis.
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Answer: D (Onchocerciasis.)

Explanation

There are vaccines for polio, tuberculosis (BCG) and cholera, but none for onchocerciasis, which is controlled with drugs and by killing blackflies.