Question

Diseases like Dysentery and Malaria are caused by:

• A. Viruses
• B. Bacteria
• C. Protozoans
• D. Fungi

Hint:

For diseases caused by protozoa, remember that malaria and dysentery are common examples, while viruses, bacteria, and fungi cause other types of infections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Dysentery is caused by various pathogens, including bacteria and protozoa. One of the common causes of amoebic dysentery is the protozoan Entamoeba histolytica.
Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Thus, both diseases are caused by Protozoans.
Therefore, the correct answer is (3) Protozoans.