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Aedes is vector of...

Aedes is vector of

A

Plague

B

Malaria

C

Filaria

D

Encephalitis and Dengue.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Aedes Mosquito**: Aedes is a genus of mosquitoes that includes several species, the most notable being Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. 2. **Understand the Role of Vectors**: Vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens from one host to another. In this case, Aedes mosquitoes are vectors for various diseases. 3. **List Diseases Associated with Aedes**: - Aedes aegypti is known to transmit: - Dengue fever - Yellow fever - Chikungunya - Zika virus - Other species like Aedes atropalpus can transmit: - West Nile virus - Japanese encephalitis virus - Eastern equine encephalitis virus 4. **Analyze the Options**: The question provides options: plague, malaria, encephalitis, and dengue. - Plague is transmitted by fleas, not mosquitoes. - Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, not Aedes. - Encephalitis can be transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, specifically through viruses like Japanese encephalitis. - Dengue is a well-known disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. 5. **Select the Correct Answer**: Since Aedes mosquitoes are vectors for both dengue and certain types of encephalitis, the correct answer includes both diseases. ### Final Answer: Aedes is a vector of **dengue** and **encephalitis**. ---
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