With reference to Zika virus consider the following statements 1 Zika virus is spread by Aedes aegyp...........

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With reference to Zika virus, consider the following statements

1. Zika virus is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya.

2. Zika virus can also spread through transfer of body fluids including sexual intercourse. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 both

None of the above

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Explanation:

Zika is a viral infection, spread by mosquitoes. The vector is the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya. Additionally, infected people can transmit Zika through transfer of body fluids including sexual intercourse. It was First identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. Therefore the correct answer is option d.