This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Mite is a vector for: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Endemic typhus, B. Scrub typhus, C. Epidemic typhus, D. Trench fever
B: Scrub typhus
Answer: B: Scrub typhus 
Explanation: Ans: B i.e. Scrub typhus Vectors Flea is the insect vector for endemic/flea borne/ murine typhus Mite is the insect vector for scrub typhus Louse is the insect vector for epidemic typhus and trench fever.