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Which of the following diseases is not caused by mosquitoes?
Question

Which of the following diseases is not caused by mosquitoes?

A.

Dengue

B.

Filaria

C.

Plague

D.

None of the above

Correct option is C

Plague is not caused by mosquitoes.

Explanation:
Dengue and Filaria are diseases caused by mosquito bites:

  • Dengue: Transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
  • Filaria: Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes carrying parasitic worms.
    Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is typically transmitted by rat fleas, not mosquitoes.

Information Booster:
● Mosquitoes are vectors for several diseases, including malaria, Zika virus, and yellow fever.
● Prevention of mosquito-borne diseases involves the use of mosquito nets, insect repellents, and eliminating stagnant water.
● The plague was a major pandemic in history, known as the Black Death, which caused millions of deaths in the 14th century.

Additional Information:

  • (A) Dengue: Caused by the Aedes mosquito.
  • (B) Filaria: Transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.

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