Which of the following diseases is not transmitted by mosquitoes?

Brain fever

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Malaria

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Typhoid

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Dengue

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Solution

The correct option is C Typhoid
Typhoid fever is spread by the faecal-oral route, which involves ingesting tainted food or water. The bacterium can be eliminated in the faeces of a person who has been infected with it, contaminating new food or water.
While brain fever, malaria & dengue spread by mosquitoes.

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