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Toxins (saxitoxins) secreted by some dinoflagellates enter the body of human beings through food chain and result in
Toxins (saxitoxins) secreted by some dinoflagellates enter the body of human beings through food chain and result in
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The correct option is B Paralysis
Genus Alexandreum of dinoflagellates secretes neurotoxin saxitoxins which are the causative agents of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Molluscs such as mussels and clams feed on a large number of dinoflagellates, human consumption of those molluscs causes paralysis. Madness is a characteristic symptom of rabies which is caused by RNA virus “rabies virus” and is mostly spread through the bite of an infected dog. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by gram negative spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Plague is caused by gram negative rod shaped bacteria. Yersinia pestis and is characterised by flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted by bites from infected fleas. So, the correct answer is option B.
Genus Alexandreum of dinoflagellates secretes neurotoxin saxitoxins which are the causative agents of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Molluscs such as mussels and clams feed on a large number of dinoflagellates, human consumption of those molluscs causes paralysis.
Madness is a characteristic symptom of rabies which is caused by RNA virus “rabies virus” and is mostly spread through the bite of an infected dog.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease, caused by gram negative spirochete, Treponema pallidum.
Plague is caused by gram negative rod shaped bacteria. Yersinia pestis and is characterised by flu-like symptoms. It is transmitted by bites from infected fleas. So, the correct answer is option B.
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