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Which one of the following diseases is not caused by virus?

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Hepatitis
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Influenza
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Malaria
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Polio
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Solution

The correct option is C Malaria
Malaria is not caused by a virus but it is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Plasmodium is a protozoan parasite. Malaria is transmitted from one person to other by the female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, headaches.
So, the correct answer is 'Malaria'.

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