Which one of the following is not a mosquito borne disease?

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Which one of the following is not a mosquito borne disease?

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Science

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SSC

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{'mosquito borne disease': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'malaria': [5, 0, 2, 1], 'dengue fever': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'sleeping sickness': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'filariasis': [3, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3, Sleeping sickness. This is because sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is not a mosquito-borne disease. It is caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the tsetse fly.

Option 1, Dengue fever, is a mosquito-borne viral disease, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. It is characterized by high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, and rash.

Option 2, Filariasis, is caused by parasitic worms and is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. It leads to severe swelling of the limbs and other body parts.

Option 4, Malaria, is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes and can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness.

It is important to note that while the provided answer is generally correct, it is always best to consult with a medical professional for accurate information and guidance.

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