Question

Meningo-encephalitis is caused by

• A. Plasmodium
• B. Entamoeba
• C. Trichomonas
• D. Trypanosoma

Answer 1

The correct option is D Trypanosoma

• Meningoencephalitis is the Inflammation of the brain and surrounding tissues, usually caused by infection.
• Signs of meningoencephalitis include unusual behavior, personality changes, and thinking problems and Symptoms may include headache, fever, pain in neck movement, light sensitivity, and seizure.
• Causative organisms include protozoans, viral and bacterial pathogens.
  
• The protozoal pathogen responsible for Meningoencephalitis is Trypanosoma.
• Hence Meningoencephalitis is caused by Trypanosoma.
• So, the correct answer is 'Trypanosoma'.