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Culex is a vector for ____________ disease/s.

A
Avian malaria
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Filariasis
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Japanese encephalitis
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
  • Culex is a genus of mosquitoes, several species of which serve as vectors of one or more important diseases of birds, humans, and other animals.
  • Arbovirus infections such as West Nile virus, Japanese encephalitis, or St. Louis encephalitis, filariasis and avian malaria, Culex is a vector.
  • Hence, Culex is a vector for Avian malaria, Filariasis and Japanese encephalitis disease/s.
  • So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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