Malaria
Which mosquito transmits malaria?
Anopheles mosquito (female)
Can dengue cause bleeding? (yes/no)
yes
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
Give one example of a non-vector transmission route.
Fecal-oral route / airborne transmission / sexual transmission / blood (any correct)
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)
Which mosquito transmits dengue?
Aedes mosquito (mainly Aedes aegypti)
What is a vector in infectious diseases?
An organism (usually insect) that transmits a pathogen between hosts (e.g., mosquito)
What type of fruit was riding the camel on the island in the presentation?
Banana
How many types of camel are there?
2
Which from us two rode on camel?
Jana