Question
Easy
Which one of the following vector is responsible for Chikunguniya?
1
Male Anopheles mosquito
2
Aedes mosquito
3
Plasmodium falciparum
4
Female Anopheles mosquito
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: HTET
Level/Paper: HTET_L3
Chapter:
Topic:
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
The correct option is 2: Aedes mosquito Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito acting as a vector. The primary vectors responsible for the transmission of Chikungunya belong to the mosquito genus Aedes, predominantly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These species are highly efficient at carrying and spreading the virus. A key characteristic ofтАжRead More
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