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JAMB Biology 2008 Question 38

Question 38

Microorganisms and Health

A boy who is fond of swimming in a pond finds himself passing urine with traces of blood. He is likely to have contracted

  1. A.schistosomiasis
  2. B.onchocerciasis
  3. C.poliomyelitis
  4. D.salmonellosis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (schistosomiasis)

Explanation

Larvae of the blood fluke Schistosoma live in snail-infested ponds and enter through the skin. The adult worms damage the bladder, causing blood in the urine.