Aedes aegypti is a vector of:

Correct option is C

Aedes aegypti is a mosquito species known for being the primary vector of several viral diseases, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Among these, yellow fever is one of the most serious and historically significant diseases it transmits.
�� Diseases Transmitted by Aedes aegypti:
· ✅ Yellow fever
· ✅ Dengue fever
· ✅ Chikungunya
· ✅ Zika virus
· ✅ Mayaro and other arboviruses
These viruses belong mainly to the Flaviviridae and Togaviridae families and are transmitted via the mosquito's bite when feeding on human blood.
�� Why Aedes aegypti is Dangerous:
· Breeds in clean, stagnant water (e.g., water coolers, flower pots, containers).
· Day-biting mosquito – active especially during early morning and late afternoon.
· Has high affinity for humans and thrives in urban environments.
· Can transmit multiple viruses, often simultaneously in co-endemic regions.
Explanation for Each Option
(a) Elephantiasis ❌
· Caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, not Aedes aegypti.
(b) Filariasis ❌
· Also transmitted by Culex or Mansonia mosquitoes.
(c) Yellow fever ✅
· Correct answer.
· Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of the yellow fever virus, especially in Africa and South America.
(d) Malaria ❌
· Caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes, not Aedes.