Malaria
Which mosquito transmits malaria?
Anopheles mosquito (female)
Which mosquito transmits dengue?
Aedes mosquito (mainly Aedes aegypti)
What does “endemic” mean?
Constant presence of a disease in a region
What is the causative agent of malaria?
Plasmodium spp.
Is dengue caused by a virus or bacteria?
virus
What is an epidemic?
Sudden increase in cases above normal level
Is malaria a viral or parasitic disease?
Parasitic disease
Name one typical symptom besides fever.
rash
What is a major factor in global spread today?
International travel / globalization
Is the fever pattern continuous or periodic?
Periodic (in waves)
Can dengue cause bleeding? (yes/no)
yes
What is a vector in infectious diseases?
An organism (usually insect) that transmits a pathogen between hosts (e.g., mosquito)
In which blood cells does the parasite live?
Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
Where is dengue most commonly found?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Give one example of a non-vector transmission route.
Fecal-oral route / airborne transmission / sexual transmission / blood (any correct)