This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Malaria is transmitted in urban areas by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Anopheles stephensi, B. Anopheles culicifacies, C. Culex, D. Phlebotomus
A: Anopheles stephensi
Answer: A: Anopheles stephensi 
Explanation: - Anopheles stephensi is responsible for malaria in, urban and industrial areas. - this type is found in urban areas, intermediate form in urban and semi-urban localities. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition pg no:256 <\p>