AIPMT MAINS2011Zoology-Human Health and Disease
AIPMT MAINS 2011 Zoology Common Diseases in Humans MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following options gives the correct matching of a disease with its causative organism and mode of infection
A
Elephantiasis - Wuchereria bancrofti - With infected water and food
B
Malaria - Plasmodium vivax - Bite of male Anopheles mosquito
C
Typhoid - Salmonella typhi - With inspired air
D
Pneumonia - Streptococcus Pneumoniae - Droplet infection
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and spreads through droplet infection.
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