The correct answer is Option (3)- Aedes
Chikungunya is an infection caused by the Aedes mosquito.
Explanation:
- Aedes mosquito: The Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes are also responsible for transmitting other diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus. Aedes mosquitoes are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and are known for their preference to bite during the daytime, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon hours.
- Culex mosquito: Culex mosquitoes are known to transmit diseases such as filariasis but are not the primary vectors for Chikungunya virus.
- Mansonia mosquito: Mansonia mosquitoes are primarily associated with the transmission of filariasis and are not known to transmit Chikungunya virus.
- Anopheles mosquito: Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary vectors for transmitting malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, and are not involved in the transmission of Chikungunya virus.
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