Question

complete the analogy by choosing the correct option
wuchereria:filariasis: :ringworm
a)sporozoites
b)trichophyton
c)ascaris
d)entamoeba histolytica

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is b) Trichophyton.

Wuchereria:filariasis: :ringworm:Trichophyton

Explanation:

• Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti (the filarial worm), which belongs to the phylum Nemathelminthes. More specifically it is lymphatic filariasis that is caused due to the bite of a mosquito that contains the parasite (90% of the case is Wuchereria bancrofti). In this disease, the lymph system causes swelling in the arms, legs, and genitalia.
• Ringworm is caused by three types of fungi; Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. It is a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin or scalp. It causes a circular rash with clearer skin in the middle and it is usually very itchy. This scaly ring-shaped area form usually on arms, legs, buttocks, and trunk. It is slightly raised, a round, expanding rings, and a flat patch of itchy skin.

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Answer 2

b) Trichophyton

Explanation:

• Sporozoites are nothing but the main carriers of the disease and the main agent that comes along with the owner of the disease. It is a stage particularly in the phase of a spore. Thus, this option is incorrect.
• Ascaris resides in the intestines of humans and is responsible for the cause of infections related to the intestines. These infections are generally termed as worm infections as the worms or its lower stages live in the human intestines to cause the infection. Thus, this option is incorrect.
• Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoa which is responsible for infestations related to protozoa in and outside the intestines, thus causing serious medical situations, sometimes fatal as well. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is trichophyton.

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