Question

Which disease is not transmitted by mosquitoes?

• A. Dengue
• B. Malaria
• C. Brain fever or encephalitis
• D. Pneumonia

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Pneumonia

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct answer:

Pneumonia is a bacterial disease that is transmitted by airborne respiratory droplets, coughs, and sneezes of the infected person.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

Dengue virus is carried by the vector Aedes aegypti a yellow fever mosquito. Hence, dengue spreads through mosquitoes.

Option B

Malaria is a protozoan disease transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito.

Option C

Brain fever is a viral disease transmitted by the Culex tritaeniorhynchus mosquito.

Final Answer: Pneumonia is not transmitted by mosquitoes.