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JAMB Biology 1995 Question 6

Question 6

Microorganisms and Health

Which of the following is transmitted through mosquito bite?

  1. A.Filariasis
  2. B.Typhus
  3. C.Plague
  4. D.Schistosomiasis.
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Answer: A (Filariasis)

Explanation

Filariasis (elephantiasis) worms are spread by Culex mosquitoes. Typhus is spread by lice, plague by fleas and schistosomiasis through water snails.