Q33 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases
Identity the WRONGLY matched pair.
- ATyphoid-Widal test
- Correct answerBPlague - Viral disease
- CMalignant malaria - Plasmodium falciparum
- DCommon cold - Rhinovirus
Solution
Plague is not a viral disease. It is a bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is transmitted by the bite of infected fleas and infected rodents.
The test used for the diagnosis of typhoid fever is called WIDAL test.
Malignant malaria is one of the most fatal forms of malaria. It is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Common cold is a viral disease caused by a group of viruses called Rhinovirus. It is characterized by sneezing, runny nose, etc.
The test used for the diagnosis of typhoid fever is called WIDAL test.
Malignant malaria is one of the most fatal forms of malaria. It is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Common cold is a viral disease caused by a group of viruses called Rhinovirus. It is characterized by sneezing, runny nose, etc.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.