Question

Which of the following disease is spread through an infected rat?

• A. Hepatitis
• B. Dengue
• C. Plague
• D. Common cold

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Plague

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of correct option:

1. Plague is a bacterial infection.
2. Plague is spread to humans through bites of fleas that previously fed on the infected animal such as a rat.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Hepatitis is a viral disease.
2. It is transmitted through contaminated food.

Option (B) :

1. Dengue is a viral disease that is caused by bacteria.
2. It is spread through mosquitoes.

Option (D):

1. Common cold is a viral disease.
2. It is transmitted through air droplets from an infected person to a healthy person.

Final answer: Plague is a disease spread through an infected rat.