Question

29. Which of the following diseases come under Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) ?

i) Malaria

ii) TB

iii) Hepatitis

iv) lymphatic filariasis

Select the correct code:

• A. a) i only
• B. b) i, ii and iii only
• C. c) ii, iii and iv only
• D. d) i, ii, iii and iv

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) i, ii, iii and iv

D)

Explanation:

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD are diverse group of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical and subtropical conditions such as Malaria, TB, HIV, Hepatitis, lymphatic filariasis etc.

Mostly affect populations living in poverty, without adequate sanitation and in close contact with infectious vectors and livestock. In April 2017, WHO released its fourth report on neglected tropical disease and progress made for achieving the roadmap target for 2020.