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Malaria, typhoid, pneumonia and amoebiasis are some of the human infectious diseases. Which ones of these are transmitted through mechanical carriers?

Amoebiasis is the one which is transmitted through mechanical carriers like houseflies.


Typhoid is transmitted through contaminated food and water.


Pneumonia is transmitted through infection by inhaling the droplets released by an infected person or by sharing glasses and utensils with an infected person.


Malaria is transmitted through mosquito bite.


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