Japanese encephalitis is transmitted by a

Housefly

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Tsetse fly

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Sand fly

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Mosquito

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Solution

The correct option is B Mosquito
Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted to humans by bites from infected mosquitoes of the Culex species. Humans, once infected, do not develop sufficient viraemia to infect feeding mosquitoes. The virus exists in a transmission cycle between mosquitoes, pigs and/or water birds (enzootic cycle).
So, the correct answer is 'Mosquito'.

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