Question

Filaria, malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever are transmitted by

• A. Mosquitoes
• B. Houseflies
• C. Insects
• D. Bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mosquitoes

Filariasis is the infection with the filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi or B. timori. These parasites are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium which are transmitted to humans by the mosquitoes like female Anopheles.
Dengue is the mosquito-borne disease caused by dengue virus.Yellow fever is an acute viral disease and is spread by the bite of the female mosquito.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.