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Which among the following will not help in the prevention of malaria?
Answer: Option B
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B
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- Malaria is not a water-borne disease. It is a protozoan disease, caused byPlasmodium (a protozoa).The pathogens enterthe body of ahealthy individualvia the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
- Malaria can be prevented by installing net on windows, keeping the surroundings neat and clean and by spraying insecticides on stagnant water. This will prevent the mosquitoes around.
- Malaria cannot be prevented by drinking boiled water. It is a preventive measure against spreading of water-borne diseases.
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