1
Question
Which of the following is a disease caused by helminth parasite?
Which of the following is a disease caused by helminth parasite?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Filaria
- The word 'helminth' is a general term meaning 'worm' i.e they are worm-like parasites.
- Helminths either live as parasites, or free of a host, in aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- There are several types; the most common worldwide are intestinal nematodes or soil-transmitted helminths (STH), schistosomes (parasites of schistosomiasis) and filarial worms, which cause lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis.
- So, the correct answer is option B.
- The word 'helminth' is a general term meaning 'worm' i.e they are worm-like parasites.
- Helminths either live as parasites, or free of a host, in aquatic and terrestrial environments.
- There are several types; the most common worldwide are intestinal nematodes or soil-transmitted helminths (STH), schistosomes (parasites of schistosomiasis) and filarial worms, which cause lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis.
- So, the correct answer is option B.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
