Question
Mosquitoes transmit, which of the following diseases?
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Mosquitoes are known vectors for several diseases. Some of the most notable diseases transmitted by mosquitoes include:
1. **Malaria** - Caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.
2. **Dengue Fever** - Caused by the dengue virus, transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
3. **Zika Virus** - Transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
4. **Chikungunya** - Also spread by Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
5. **West Nile Virus** - Carried by Culex mosquitoes.
6. **Yellow Fever** - Caused by the yellow fever virus, transmitted by Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes.
7. **Japanese Encephalitis** - Caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.
8. **Togavirus** (e.g., Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis) - Transmitted by various mosquito species.
Each of these diseases can have serious health implications, and prevention efforts often focus on controlling mosquito populations and minimizing exposure to bites.
1. **Malaria** - Caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.
2. **Dengue Fever** - Caused by the dengue virus, transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
3. **Zika Virus** - Transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
4. **Chikungunya** - Also spread by Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
5. **West Nile Virus** - Carried by Culex mosquitoes.
6. **Yellow Fever** - Caused by the yellow fever virus, transmitted by Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes.
7. **Japanese Encephalitis** - Caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes.
8. **Togavirus** (e.g., Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis) - Transmitted by various mosquito species.
Each of these diseases can have serious health implications, and prevention efforts often focus on controlling mosquito populations and minimizing exposure to bites.