Which of the following is a non-communicable disease?
A
Myasthenia gravis
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B
Amoebiasis
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C
Ascariasis
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D
Tuberculosis
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Solution
The correct option is A Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is caused when the immune system is unable to distinguish between self cells and non-self cells and attacks own cel. It is an autoimmune disease and is non-communicable.
Amoebiasis and ascariasis spreads through contaminated food and water.
Tuberculosis spreads by inhaling droplets from infected person. released while coughing,sneezing.