Dengue fever

Dengue fever ( 24 Questions)

Question 2 :
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A client living in a subtropical region is concerned about contracting dengue fever. The nurse should advise the client to take preventive measures against which of the following vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever?

Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

Anopheles mosquito is responsible for transmitting malaria, not dengue fever. Malaria is prevalent in some tropical and subtropical regions and is caused by the Plasmodium parasite.

Choice B rationale:

Culex mosquito can transmit diseases like West Nile virus and some types of encephalitis but not dengue fever.

Choice C rationale:

Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are the primary vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. They thrive in subtropical and tropical regions and are most active during the day.

Choice D rationale:

Blackfly is responsible for transmitting onchocerciasis (river blindness) but not dengue fever.




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