Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Practice Test

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Diseases such as malaria, in which microorganisms are transferred via an insect, come under the classification of what type of infections?

  1. Airborne

  2. Vector borne

  3. Waterborne

  4. Contact

The correct answer is: Vector borne

Infections like malaria are classified as vector-borne diseases because they are transmitted through a living organism, typically an insect, that carries the pathogen from one host to another. In the case of malaria, the Anopheles mosquito is the vector responsible for transmitting the Plasmodium parasites that cause the disease. This mode of transmission distinguishes vector-borne infections from others, such as airborne infections, which spread through respiratory droplets, or waterborne diseases, which are transmitted through contaminated water sources. Contact infections are spread through direct physical interaction or contact with an infected individual. Understanding the nature of vector-borne diseases is crucial in implementing effective prevention strategies, such as controlling mosquito populations and utilizing protective measures to reduce transmission risk.