Question

malaria is spread by __________. a. mosquitoes b. infected food c. contaminated water d. people please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Malaria is a mosquito - borne infectious disease. Female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria when they bite an infected person and then bite another person. Infected food, contaminated water, and person - to - person contact (other than via mosquitoes) do not spread malaria.

Answer:

A. mosquitoes