Question

Name the diseases caused by the following organism.
a) Rhinovirus
b) Empidermophyton
c) Salmonella typhi
d) Wuchereria malavi
e) Plasmodium vivax

Answer 1

a) Rhinovirus - It causes common cold in humans. It also triggers asthma.

b) Epidermophyton - It is a fungus that causes tinea corporis (Ringworm) infection and tinea pedis (athlete’s foot).

c) Salmonella typhi - It is a bacteria that caues typhoid fever. It grows in the intestine and blood.

d) Wuchereria malayi - It is a roundworm or nematode that causes lymphatic flariasis. The disease is also called as elephantiasis.

e) Plasmodium vivax - It is a protozoal parasite that causes malaria in humans.