WAEC Biology 2006 Question 46

Question 46

Microorganisms and Health

Which of these diseases cannot be spread by an insect?

  1. A.Cholera
  2. B.Malaria
  3. C.Trypanosomiasis
  4. D.Measles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Measles)

Explanation

Measles spreads by droplets from an infected person; houseflies can carry cholera germs, mosquitoes spread malaria and tsetse flies spread trypanosomiasis.