Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Diseases | Causative agents | ||
| A. | Ascariasis | I. | Salmonella |
| B. | Elephantiasis | II. | Entamoeba |
| C. | Amoebiasis | III. | Wuchereria |
| D. | Typhoid | IV. | Ascaris |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(A) Ascariasis — this matches (IV) Ascaris. Ascaris is the common round worm that lives in the intestine. It causes internal bleeding, muscular pain, fever, anaemia and blockage of the intestinal passage.
(B) Elephantiasis — this matches (III) Wuchereria. These filarial worms live in the lymphatic vessels, mostly of the lower limbs. They cause chronic swelling and gross deformities.
(C) Amoebiasis — this matches (II) Entamoeba. Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan that lives in the large intestine. It causes amoebic dysentery.
(D) Typhoid — this matches (I) Salmonella. Salmonella typhi is a bacterium. It causes typhoid fever, which the Widal test confirms.