is predominantly transmitted by infected mosquitoes from the Aedes genus mainly Aedes aegypti ........

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_____________ is predominantly transmitted by infected mosquitoes from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti?

Zika virus

Malaria

Dirofilariasis

Tularemia

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Explanation:

The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the State government in management of infections. Recei, a case of Zika has been reported in Pune district.

The Zika virus is predominantly transmitted by infected mosquitoes from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti. The Aedes mosquitoes also spread dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever. The virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys.