Question

Which of the following disease is caused by excess pollen in the air and is characterized by collective symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and rhinitis?

• A. Kala azar
• B. Sleeping sickness
• C. Hay fever
• D. Yellow fever

Answer 1

The correct option is C Hay fever

A. A. Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies – the vector (or transmitter) of the leishmania parasite.

B. B.Sleeping sickness is caused by two types of parasites Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosomoa brucei gambiense. Tsetse flies carry the infection

C.Hay fever is an allergic disorder characterized by an exaggerated immune response to pollen grains and other substance. It is also called allergic rhinitis which affecting the nose. Symptoms generally have runny nose, itchy eyes,mouth,skin or sneezing

D. yellow fever is caused by the Flavivirus , and it's transmitted when an infected mosquito bites you.

So, the correct option is 'Hay fever'.