Question

Dengue virus is spread by .............. mosquito.

• A. Anopheles.
• B. Aedes.
• C. Culex.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Aedes.

Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses, and other disease agents. The mosquito 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.

So, the correct answer is 'Aedes'.