Question

Which disease is caused by a helminth?

• A. T.B.
• B. Polio
• C. Tetanus
• D. Filariasis

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Filariasis

The correct option is D:

Explanation for the correct answer

1. Helminth is a general term meaning worm.
2. Helminths are worm-like parasites that feed on a living host for survival while causing illness in the host.
3. All helminths are invertebrates with tubelike or flattened bodies.

Explanation for the correct answer

Option D.

1. Filariasis is a tropical parasitic disease caused by a worm that belongs to the family filaridae.
2. The parasite penetrates the skin either on its own or through the opening created by mosquito bites to reach the lymphatic system.

Explanation for incorrect answers

Option A. T.B.-

1. Tuberculosis is a very serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2. The disease may affect bones, joints, kidneys, adrenal glands, etc., but in most cases, it affects the lungs of the person.

Option B. Polio- It is a life-threatening disease caused by poliovirus

Option C. Tetanus-

1. It is a serious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
2. It affects the nervous system of the person.

Final answer: Disease caused by a helminth is Filariasis.