General Science • BiologyHard
Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan parasite and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes?
A. Dengue fever
B. Malaria✓ Correct Answer
C. Chikungunya
D. Elephantiasis
💡 Solution & Explanation
Malaria is caused by unicellular protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted via the saliva of blood-feeding female Anopheles mosquitoes during biting. Dengue and chikungunya are viral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and elephantiasis is caused by parasitic filarial worms. Quinine, derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, has historically been used to treat malaria.
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