Following are the diseases due to the presence of infection host except.

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  1. A. guinea worm fish take worm
  2. B. hepatitis E
  3. C. typhoid
  4. D. dysentery

Correct answer

guinea worm fish take worm

Explanation

Explanation Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis) is caused by the parasitic worm Dracunculus medinensis. When a person drinks contaminated water, the larvae are released in the digestive tract, mature into adult worms, and eventually emerge from the skin. On the other hand, hepatitis E, typhoid, and dysentery typically involve transmission via infected hosts or contaminated food and water sources.

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