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Yellow fever is transmitted by...

Yellow fever is transmitted by

A

(a) female culex

B

(b) female anophilies

C

(c) female aedes

D

(d) housefly

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Disease**: The question asks about yellow fever, which is a viral infection. 2. **Understand Transmission**: Yellow fever is transmitted through vectors, which are organisms that carry and spread pathogens. 3. **Identify the Vector**: The specific vector responsible for the transmission of yellow fever is the female Aedes mosquito. 4. **Geographical Context**: Yellow fever primarily affects humans and primates in tropical regions of Africa and America. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Yellow fever is transmitted by" is the female Aedes mosquito. **Final Answer**: Yellow fever is transmitted by the female Aedes mosquito. ---
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