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Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases

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Which of the following is NOT a vector-borne infectious disease?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Tuberculosis

  4. Lyme Disease


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection spread through the air, not by a vector.

The primary vector for the transmission of malaria is:

  1. Mosquitoes

  2. Ticks

  3. Fleas

  4. Lice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.

Which vector-borne disease is caused by a bacterium?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

The virus that causes Dengue Fever is transmitted by:

  1. Mosquitoes

  2. Ticks

  3. Fleas

  4. Lice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dengue Fever is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

Which vector-borne disease is caused by a protozoan?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Lyme Disease?

  1. Fever

  2. Rash

  3. Headache

  4. Nausea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nausea is not a common symptom of Lyme Disease.

The primary vector for the transmission of Yellow Fever is:

  1. Mosquitoes

  2. Ticks

  3. Fleas

  4. Lice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yellow Fever is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

Which vector-borne disease is caused by a virus?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dengue Fever is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

Which of the following is a common method of preventing vector-borne diseases?

  1. Using insect repellent

  2. Wearing protective clothing

  3. Staying indoors during peak mosquito activity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are common methods of preventing vector-borne diseases.

Which vector-borne disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lyme Disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

Which vector-borne disease is characterized by a fever, headache, and muscle aches?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dengue Fever is characterized by a fever, headache, and muscle aches.

Which vector-borne disease can cause serious complications, including encephalitis and meningitis?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yellow Fever can cause serious complications, including encephalitis and meningitis.

Which vector-borne disease is characterized by a rash that spreads from the site of the tick bite?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lyme Disease is characterized by a rash that spreads from the site of the tick bite.

Which vector-borne disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Leishmaniasis

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Leishmaniasis is transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly.

Which vector-borne disease is characterized by fever, chills, and sweating?

  1. Malaria

  2. Dengue Fever

  3. Lyme Disease

  4. Yellow Fever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malaria is characterized by fever, chills, and sweating.

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