The reduviid bug carries Trypanosoma cruzi,which is the cause of

a) Chagas disease.
b) bubonic plague.
c) Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
d) babesiosis.


Ans: a) Chagas disease.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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