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When children play bare footed in pools of dirty water and flood water, they may suffer from disease like:

A

leptospirosis and biliharzia

B

malaria, amoebic dysentery nd leptospirosis

C

bilharzia, infective hepatitis and diarrhoea

D

guinea worm infection , elephantiasis and amoebic dysentery

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question involves children playing barefoot in dirty water and flood water, which can expose them to various diseases. 2. **Identifying Potential Diseases**: The diseases mentioned in the video transcript include: - Leptospirosis - Bilharzia (Schistosomiasis) - Malaria - Amoebic Dysentery - Infected Hepatitis - Diarrhea - Guinea Worm Infection - Elephantiasis 3. **Analyzing Each Disease**: - **Leptospirosis**: Caused by the bacterium Leptospira, which can be found in contaminated water, especially from the urine of infected animals. This disease can enter the body through skin abrasions or mucous membranes. - **Bilharzia (Schistosomiasis)**: Caused by parasitic worms that can enter the body through the skin when a person is in contaminated water. - **Malaria**: Transmitted by mosquitoes, not directly related to dirty water. - **Amoebic Dysentery**: Caused by contaminated food or water, not directly from dirty water exposure. - **Infected Hepatitis**: Generally spread through contaminated food and water, not specifically from dirty water. - **Diarrhea**: Can result from consuming contaminated food or water, not specifically from dirty water. - **Guinea Worm Infection**: Transmitted through contaminated water but not specifically related to flood water exposure. - **Elephantiasis**: Caused by parasitic worms transmitted by mosquitoes, not related to dirty water. 4. **Conclusion**: The diseases most relevant to children playing barefoot in dirty or flood water are **Leptospirosis** and **Bilharzia**. Therefore, the correct answer is the option that includes these two diseases. ### Final Answer: Children playing barefooted in pools of dirty water and flood water may suffer from diseases like **Leptospirosis and Bilharzia**. ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Context**: The question involves children playing barefoot in dirty water and flood water, which can expose them to various diseases. 2. **Identifying Potential Diseases**: The diseases mentioned in the video transcript include: - Leptospirosis - Bilharzia (Schistosomiasis) - Malaria ...
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