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Post-UTME Biology 2015 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The clearing away of plants from water banks and draining off water collections are control measures targeted towards the eradication of

  • A. malaria
  • B. schistosomiasisCorrect
  • C. onchocerciasis
  • D. dracontiasis

Explanation

Clearing vegetation from water banks and draining stagnant water removes the habitat of the snail intermediate host of Schistosoma, helping control schistosomiasis.

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