Which vector spread the yellow fever disease?

Musca

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Anopheles

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Culex

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Aedes aegypti

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Solution

The correct option is D Aedes aegypti
The yellow fever disease is caused by the virus and transmitted by the bite of female mosquitoes (the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti). It is characterized by the fever, chills, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle pain etc. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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