Q31 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

Identify the odd one from the diseases given below.

  • A
    Malaria
  • B
    Filariasis
  • C
    Chikungunya
  • Correct answer
    D
    Ringworm

Solution

Malaria, Filariasis and Chikungunya are all vector-borne diseases caused by pathogens which attack the organisms through vectors like mosquito. Ringworms is a disease which occurs due to infection with the fungi belonging to the genus Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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