Question

Aedes aegypti is vector for all diseases, EXCEPT:

• A. Dengue
• B. Chikungunya
• C. Yellow Fever
• D. Japanese Encephalitis

Hint:

Aedes aegypti is responsible for diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, but Japanese Encephalitis is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector for several diseases, including:

• Dengue: Aedes aegypti transmits the dengue virus, leading to outbreaks in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Chikungunya: This vector spreads the chikungunya virus, causing fever and joint pain.
• Yellow Fever: The mosquito also transmits the yellow fever virus in endemic areas.

However, Japanese Encephalitis is caused by the Culex mosquito, not Aedes aegypti. This disease primarily affects regions with stagnant water bodies, where Culex mosquitoes thrive.