Question

Aedes aegypti is a vector for

• A. Yellow fever
• B. Dengue fever
• C. Japanese encephalitis
• D. Both A and B.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B.

• A disease vector is an agent who carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism.
  
• Aedes aegypti is known to transmit dengue virus, yellow fever virus, chikungunya virus, and Zika virus.
• It can be recognized by white markings on its legs and a marking in the form of a lyre on the upper surface of its thorax.
• Hence Aedes aegypti is a vector for yellow fever and Dengue fever.
• So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.