Question 15
Microorganisms and HealthWhich of the following diseases is rarely spread by a housefly?
- A.Yellow fever
- B.Dysentery
- C.Typhoid fever
- D.Poliomyelitis
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Yellow fever)
Explanation
Yellow fever is spread by the Aedes mosquito; houseflies carry germs of dysentery, typhoid and polio on their bodies to food.