Question

Which one of the following can be caused by droplet infection?

• A. malaria
• B. influenza
• C. chikungunya
• D. dengue

Answer 1

The correct option is B

influenza

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Influenza is caused by the influenza virus and is spread by droplet infection.
2. Symptoms are high fever, running nose, sore throat and body pain.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Malaria is caused by the vector female Anopheles mosquito.
2. The female Anopheles mosquito is a vector which carries Plasmodium and transmits it to different organisms.

Option (C):

1. Causative agent of chikungunya is the Chikungunya virus.
2. It spreads by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito.
3. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain and fall in blood platelet count.

Option (D):

1. Dengue is caused by the dengue virus which is spread by the Aedes mosquito.
2. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain and fall in blood platelet count.

Final answer: Influenza caused by droplet infection.