In present days which of the following is most infective cause of spread of malaria, yellow fever, chikungunya?
A
Anopheles
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B
Aedes
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C
Culex
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C All of the above Aedes is a genus of mosquitoes which is known to transmit serious diseases including yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya. Culex is another genus of mosquitoes which acts as a vector for various diseases like filariasis and avian malaria. Anopheles is a genus of mosquitoes known to cause malaria in humans. So, the correct answer is option D.