Multiple choice

Which of the following statements does not characterise onchocerciasis?

  1. The parasite worm is spread by the bite of a black fly.

  2. A vaccine against this disease does not exist.

  3. Onchocerciasis is also known as river blindness.

  4. Adult worms remain in subcutaneous nodules, limiting access to the host's immune system.

  5. The microfilaria migrate to the skin during the night.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The microfilaria migrate to the skin during the day.

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