This question requires matching diseases with the type of organism that causes them. - Malaria is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which are protozoans. - Poliomyelitis (Polio) is caused by the poliovirus, which is a virus. - Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. - Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin or scalp, caused by various species of fungi (dermatophytes).
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Disease) (Organism) I. Malaria A) Fungi II. Poliomyelitis B) Bacteria III. Tuberculosis C) Virus IV. Ringworm D) Protozoan Codes:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1998 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Pathogens: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Protozoa, and Worms as Disease Agents)
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