Question

Choose the correct option and complete the statements.

Aedes spreads _____________.

• A. malaria
• B. yellow fever
• C. elephantiasis
• D. typhoid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

yellow fever

The correct answer is Option B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Aedes spreads yellow fever.
2. It is common in areas of Africa and South America.
3. Symptoms include headache, fever, vomiting, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A

1. Malaria is caused by the anopheles mosquito.
2. Symptoms are chills, fever, and sweating.
3. Treatment includes anti-malarial drugs.

Option C

1. Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms which spread through mosquito bites.
2. In this skin gets thick and hard resembling the skin of an elephant.
3. It is characterized by the gross enlargement of the limb area.

Option D

1. Typhoid is a bacterial infection affecting many organs.
2. It spreads through contaminated water and food.
3. Symptoms include fever, headache, weakness, etc.

Final answer: Aedes spreads yellow fever.