Match the following.
A. Malaria I. Plasmodium
B. Elephantiasis II. Filaria
C. Typhoid III. Clostridium
D. Tetanus IV. Wuchereria
V. Salmonella
Choose the correct answer:
- A-I; B-III; C-V; D-IV
- A-I; B-IV; C-V; D-III
- A-I; B-II; C-III; D-V
- A-I; B-IV; C-III; D-II
Answer: Option 2. A-I; B-IV; C-V; D-III
Explanation:
- Malaria is caused by single-celled micro organisms of the plasmodium group. They were spread exclusively through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquito.(from mosquito's saliva to human blood)
- Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms that are spread by mosquitos. There are types of worms involved namely Wuchereria bancrofti, Burgia malayi, Burgia Timori. These worms infect the lymphatic system of the body.
- Typhoid is caused by salmonella serotype typhi bacteria. The symptoms vary from mild to severe and usually begins from 6-30 days of exposure. There would be gradual onset of high fever over several days.
- Tetanus, also called as lockjaw, is caused by a bacterial infection by clostridium tetani that affects the nervous system. It causes muscle contractions in jaw and neck.
