Question

Choose the odd one out :- Scurvy, Beri-Beri, Filariasis, Measles​

Answer 1

Scurvy  is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C,

Beri beri is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1 , it is also known as Thiamine.

Filariasis is caused by parasitic round worms.

Measles is caused by morebillivirous.

Answer 2

Filariasis is considered as the odd one out.

Explanation:

• The constituents of nutrients are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and minerals.
• Living being such as Human must intake appropriate amount of nutrients to lead a healthy life.
• The diseases such as Scurvy and Beri-Beri, are caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C, and Vitamin $B_{1}$ respectively.
• The deficiency of Vitamin A also has adverse effect on condition called as Measles.
• On the other hand, the disease Filariasis is caused by pathogen called as Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi.
• Thus, it is inferred that, among the given list of diseases, Scurvy, Beri-Beri and Measles are deficiency diseases, whereas Filariasis is Pathogenic disease.