Question

Which of the following diseases is caused by protozoa?
1. Cholera
2. Diphtheria
3. Pneumonia
4.  Malaria 
5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 :  Malaria 

The correct answer is Malaria.

• Malaria
  • Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite called Plasmodium.
  • Carrier is a female anopheles mosquito.
  • Affects the spleen organ.

• Cholera
  • Cholera is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
  • The cause of the disease is contaminated water/food.
• Diphtheria
  • Diphtheria is caused by bacteria.
  • Bacteria name Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
  • Spread from person to person through sneezing and coughing.
• Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by germs (fungi, bacteria, or viruses).
  • It causes cough, fever, chest pain, problem in respiration.