Human Health And Disease Question 168
Question: ‘Trypanosomiasis’ is transmitted by or Carrier of Trypanosoma in man is
[DPMT 1992; AFMC 1983; CPMT 1973; MP PMT 1996, 98]
Options:
A) House fly
B) May fly
C) Tse-tse fly
D) Fruit fly
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Trypanosomiasis, also known as African sleeping sickness, is transmitted by the Tse-tse fly.
The Tse-tse fly is the carrier of the Trypanosoma parasite in humans.
So, the correct answer is C: Tse-tse fly.
This disease is prevalent in certain parts of Africa and can be fatal if left untreated.
It’s important to note that not all Tse-tse flies carry the parasite, but they are the primary vector for its transmission.
Therefore, control of the Tse-tse fly population is a major part of preventing trypanosomiasis.
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