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JAMB Biology 2011 Question 37

Question 37

Microorganisms and Health

Drancunculiasis can be contacted through

  1. A.bathing in contaminated water
  2. B.bites of blackfly
  3. C.eating contaminated food
  4. D.drinking contaminated water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (drinking contaminated water.)

Explanation

Guinea worm disease is caught by drinking water containing water fleas that carry the worm's larvae. Filtering or boiling drinking water prevents it.