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Which of the following are viral and mosquito borne diseases respectively ?

A

Valantidiasis and chikungunya

B

Kala-azar and malaria

C

Whooping cough and malaria

D

Measles and dengue

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To determine which of the following are viral and mosquito-borne diseases respectively, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Diseases in Each Option**: - The options provided are: - Option 1: Valentidiasis and Chikungunya - Option 2: Kala Azad and Malaria - Option 3: Whooping Cough and Malaria - Option 4: Measles and Dengue 2. **Analyze Option 1: Valentidiasis and Chikungunya**: - **Valentidiasis**: This is a protozoan infection caused by Balantidium. It is not a viral disease. - **Chikungunya**: This disease is caused by the Chikungunya virus and is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect as Valentidiasis is not viral. 3. **Analyze Option 2: Kala Azad and Malaria**: - **Kala Azad**: This is caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania donovani. It is not a viral disease. - **Malaria**: This is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium and is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. - **Conclusion**: This option is also incorrect as neither disease is viral. 4. **Analyze Option 3: Whooping Cough and Malaria**: - **Whooping Cough**: This disease is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is not a viral disease. - **Malaria**: Again, caused by the protozoan Plasmodium and transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect as Whooping Cough is not viral. 5. **Analyze Option 4: Measles and Dengue**: - **Measles**: This disease is caused by the rubeola virus, which is a viral infection. - **Dengue**: This disease is caused by the dengue virus, which is an arbovirus from the Flavivirus group and is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. - **Conclusion**: This option is correct as Measles is viral and Dengue is mosquito-borne. ### Final Answer: The correct option that lists a viral disease and a mosquito-borne disease respectively is **Option 4: Measles and Dengue**.
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