Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which one of the following diseases is spread by housefly ?
A
Dengue fever
B
Encephalitis
C
Filariasis
D
Typhoid
Answer
Typhoid
Explanation
Solution
Typhoid fever is an infection of the digestive system by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is transmitted through food or drinking water contaminated by the faeces or urine of patients or carriers. Housefly carries the causative organism of typhoid on the legs and mouth parts from faeces or urine to food and drinks.