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Which one of the following options gives the correct matching of a disease with its causative organism and mode of infection?

  1. A
    Elephantiasis — — With infected water and food
  2. B
    Malaria — — Bite of male mosquito
  3. C
    Typhoid — — With inspired air
  4. D
    Pneumonia — — Droplet infection

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Pneumonia is caused by and is transmitted through droplets/aerosols. Elephantiasis is transmitted by female mosquitoes, Malaria by female , and Typhoid through contaminated food/water.

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Which one of the following options gives the correct matching of a disease with its causative organism and mode of infection?
A
Elephantiasis — — With infected water and food
B
Malaria — — Bite of male mosquito
C
Typhoid — — With inspired air
D
Pneumonia — — Droplet infection

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