question_answer 20)

  Which one of the following disease is not caused by bacteria? (a) Typhoid                       (b) Anthrax                           (c) Tuberculosis                 (d) Malaria

Answer:

  (d) Malaria is a mosquito borne infections disease caused by Plasmodium (a protozoan). It is characterized by periodic attacks of shivering followed by high fever, headache and muscular pains. Anaemia and enlarged spleen are other symptoms, (Also, refer 10 0.1 and 0.2)