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JAMB Biology 1998 Question 34

Question 34

Microorganisms and Health

Which of the following groups of diseases are associated with water? I Onchocerciasis II Schistosomiasis III Dracunculiasis IV Elephantiasis V. Taeniasis

  1. A.I, II and III
  2. B.II, IV and V
  3. C.II, III and IV
  4. D.I, II and V.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and III)

Explanation

River blindness (blackflies breed in rivers), bilharzia (snails in water) and guinea worm (drinking water) are all water-related; taeniasis comes from undercooked meat.