| Consider the following statements: |
| 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. |
| 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. |
| Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Exp. [c] Zika virus is caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya as well as yellow fever. It has quickly spread since the start of last year's outbreak ? first in Brazil, and then through Latin America and elsewhere. Because the virus can cause birth defects, including microcephaly ? an abnormally small head and brain size, it was given advice for pregnant women to avoid travel to areas where Zika is active. It is found to have potential to spread through sexual transmission.
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