Question

Housefly acts as a vector for many diseases.

Which of the following diseases are transmitted through housefly?

• A. Malaria
• B. Amoebiasis
• C. Elephantiasis
• D. Chikungunya

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct answer:

1. Amoebiasis is caused by a protozoan parasite Amoeba.
2. The parasite is transmitted from the feces of infected person to food products through housefly.

3. Houseflies sit on infected feces, from where the Amoeba get stick on the legs of houseflies.

4. These houseflies when sit on the food transfer the parasites to the food.

Explanation of the incorrect answers:

Option B:

1. Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasite.

2. It is spread by the female Anopheles mosquito.

3. Thus, the vector of malaria is a mosquito.

Option C:

1. Elephantiasis is also known filariasis.

2. It is caused by infection with parasites classified as nematodes (roundworms) that are transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitos.

option D:

1. Chikungunya is a viral disease.
2. It is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes.

Final answer: Amoebiasis disease is transmitted through housefly.