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Which one of the following is not correctly matched

A

Culex pipiens - Filariasis

B

Aedes aegypti - Yellow fever

C

Anopheles culifacies - Leishmaniasis

D

Glossina palpalis - Sleeping sickness

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To determine which of the following options is not correctly matched, we will analyze each option one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Option 1: Culex pipiens - Filariasis** - Culex pipiens is a mosquito species known to transmit filariasis. This match is correct. 2. **Option 2: Aedes aegypti - Yellow fever** - Aedes aegypti is indeed a vector for yellow fever. This match is also correct. 3. **Option 3: Anopheles culicifacies - Leishmaniasis** - Anopheles culicifacies is primarily known for transmitting malaria, not leishmaniasis. Leishmaniasis is transmitted by the bite of infected female Phlebotomine sand flies. Therefore, this match is incorrect. 4. **Option 4: Glossina palpalis - Sleeping sickness** - Glossina palpalis, commonly known as the tsetse fly, is known to transmit sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis). This match is correct. ### Conclusion: The option that is not correctly matched is **Option 3: Anopheles culicifacies - Leishmaniasis**. ---
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