Q150 / 180 · AIIMS 2015 · Zoology

Which of the following pathogens is not transmitted by a vector?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Salmonella typhi
  • B
    Alpha virus
  • C
    Plasmodium
  • D
    Wuchereria bancrofti

Solution

Salmonella typhi (causal organism of typhoid) is transmitted by faecal oral route and not by a vector. The alpha viruses are transmitted by insect vectors, most commonly by mosquitoes. Plasmodium (malarial parasite) is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito and Wuchereria bancrofti (filarial worm) is transmitted by female Culex mosquito.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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