Which of the following given pairs is incorrect?

The given pair "Syphilis - Non-communicable disease" is incorrect.

• Communicable diseases are infectious diseases that are caused by infectious agents and spread from one person to another. On the other hand, non-communicable diseases are not caused by infectious agents and they do not spread from one person to another. They are caused by a variety of other reasons like genetics, hormonal disorders, etc.
• Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is typically transmitted through sexual contact. The disease begins with a painless sore, usually on the genitals, rectum, or mouth, and spreads when the skin comes in contact with these sores.

The given pair "Virus – SARS" is correct.

• Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease.

The given pair "Vector- female anopheles" is correct.

• The female Anopheles mosquito acts as a vector for malarial disease, as it transmits the pathogen Plasmodium.

The given pair "Plasmodium – Malaria" is correct.

• Plasmodium is the causative agent for malaria which is a vector-borne disease.