Multiple choice

Which of the given pathogens is responsible for the disease scabies?

  1. Virus

  2. Mites

  3. Worms

  4. Bacteria

  5. Fungus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mite is a term commonly used to refer a group of insect like organisms, some of which bite or cause irritation to humans. Scabies is an easily spread skin disease caused by a very small species of mite. Symptoms of this disease are itching (especially at night), rashes (especially between the fingers) and sores (abrasions) on the skin from scratching and digging.

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