Question

Name the following
A disease transmitted by mosquitoes

Answer 1

Mosquito-borne diseases:

1. Vector-borne diseases are illnesses spread by vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.
2. Infective pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa can be transmitted from one host (carrier) to another via these vectors.
3. The dengue virus causes dengue fever, which is a mosquito-borne disease.
4. Dengue fever is characterized by fever, rash, nausea, and aches and pains that can last for up to a week.