This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Arboviral Diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following is an arthropod borne disease- 
Select and explain. 
A. Tetanus, B. Q Fever, C. Scrub typhus, D. Rabies
C: Scrub typhus
Answer: C: Scrub typhus 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Scrub typhus o Vector bone diseases are the diseases in which an arthropod insect acts as a vector for transmission of infectious agent. Therefore, these diseases are also called as 'Arthropod Borne Diseaseso Among the given options only scrub typhus is transmitted to man by arthropod (mite).Note : In Q-fever, no arthropod is involved in transmission to man. But in extrahuman host, tick acts as a vector for transmission.