WAEC Biology 1998 Question 52

Question 52

Microorganisms and Health

Which of the following statements about poliomyelitis is not correct. It

  1. A.is a bacterial disease
  2. B.is capable of paralysing the limbs
  3. C.can be prevented by immunization
  4. D.is an infant disease
  5. E.may cause wasting of the limb muscles
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Answer: A (is a bacterial disease)

Explanation

Polio is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.