WAEC Biology 2005 Question 44

Question 44

Microorganisms and Health

Which of the following infections is unlikely to respond to antibiotic treatment?

  1. A.Typhoid fever
  2. B.Ring worm
  3. C.Measles
  4. D.Tetanus
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Answer: C (Measles)

Explanation

Measles is caused by a virus, and antibiotics do not kill viruses; typhoid and tetanus are bacterial and ringworm is treated with antifungal antibiotics.