CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes?

A
Yellow fever
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Elephentiasis
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Zika fever
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Common cold
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct options are
A Yellow fever
B Elephentiasis
C Zika fever
Mosquitoes help in transferring pathogens from one person to another. Single bite from an infected mosquito can transfer harmful microorganisms into our body. Some examples of diseases that spread by mosquitoes are chikungunya, zika fever, malaria, dengue, etc. Common cold on the other hand, is an air-borne disease.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Pathogens concept
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon