Question

Match the following diseases with respective target organs.

Column 1	Column 2
Amoebiasis	Fungi
Cholera	Entamoeba histolytica
Elephantiasis	Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Ringworm	Wuchereria bancrofti
Tuberculosis	Vibrio cholera

Answer 1

1. Amoebiasis – Entamoeba histolytica
   • The protozoa, Entamoeba histolytica, causes Amoebiasis. It is a water-borne disorder that results in dysentery and extreme weakness.
2. Cholera – Vibrio cholera
   • Cholera is a water-borne disease transmitted by the bacteria Vibrio cholera. It results in disruption of the water absorption mechanism and results in excessive dehydration.
3. Elephantiasis - Wuchereria bancrofti
   • The nematode, Wuchereria bancrofti, is transmitted to the lymph nodes of the patient by the bite of an infected mosquito causing Elephantiasis. It results in excessive swelling of the lymph nodes characterized by immense pain and disfigured body parts.
4. Ringworm – Fungi
   • Mold fungi are responsible for causing the skin infection ringworm. It results from the cavity created by the mold upon eating away the outermost surface or epidermis of skin, nails, and hair. It is characterized by painful, itchy red ring-like structures.
5. Tuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis
   • The pathogenic bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, causes lung infection resulting in Tuberculosis. It is lethal and often results in death.

Final solution:

Diseases	Target Organs
A. Amoebiasis	IV. Fungi
B. Cholera	I. Entamoeba histolytica
C. Elephantiasis	V. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D. Ringworm	III. Wuchereria bancrofti
E. Tuberculosis	II. Vibrio cholera