Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Identify the following diseases:

1. It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei and is passed on by the bite of the infected tsetse fly.
2. It is caused by deficiency of vitamin C. The symptoms include bleeding of gums, rashes and fatigue

• A. 1. Dengue, 2. Scurvy
• B. 1. Sleeping sickness, 2. Scurvy
• C. 1. Sleeping sickness, 2. Pellagra
• D. 1. Malaria, 2. Pellagra

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1. Sleeping sickness, 2. Scurvy

• <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Sleeping sickness caused by infection from the parasite Trypanosoma brucei.
• It is transmitted to humans by tsetse fly bites.
• Early symptoms include fever, headaches, joint pains and itching.
• Later stages may include behavioural changes, confusion and poor coordination.
• Scurvy is caused due to vitamin C deficiency.
• The symptoms include bleeding of gums, rashes and fatigue.