Question

    Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping

    sickness, is caused by which of the following?
    A Virus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Protozoa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fungi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus *Trypanosoma*. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of tsetse flies, which have acquired the parasites from infected humans or animals.

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