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Which of the following disease is not transmitted by Aedes aegypti?
Which of the following disease is not transmitted by Aedes aegypti?
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Be sure to differentiate between mosquito-borne diseases. Some, like dengue and chikungunya, are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, while others, like chickenpox, are not.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2025
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
- Chicken-pox
- Yellow fever
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Chicken-pox is not transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This mosquito is known to transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, but not chicken-pox.
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