Post-UTME Biology 2010 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following groups of diseases are associated with water? I. onchocerciasis II. Schistosomiasis III. Dracunculiasis IV. Elephantiasis V. Taeniasis
- A. I, II and IIICorrect
- B. II, IV and V
- C. II, III and IV
- D. I, II and V
Explanation
Onchocerciasis (transmitted by blackflies breeding in fast-flowing rivers), Schistosomiasis (water snails) and Dracunculiasis (guinea worm, via contaminated drinking water) are all closely associated with water sources.
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