Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:
Which of the following disease is spread by housefly ?
Options:
Dengue fever
Encephalitis
Filariasis
Typhoid
Correct Answer:
Typhoid
Explanation:
Houseflies are recognized as carriers of easily communicable diseases. Flies carry vectors of diseases on their legs and the small hairs that cover their bodies. Diseases caused by houseflies include typhoid, cholera and dysentery.