Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 33

The organism transmitted by a mosquito bite that causes malaria is a

Answer options

• A. bacteria.
• B. protozoa
• C. prion
• D. virus

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The other options are incorrect because bacteria, prions, and viruses do not cause malaria.