Zika virus
Zika virus ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a community group about Zika virus prevention. Which mosquito species should the nurse emphasize as the main vectors for Zika virus transmission?
Anopheles mosquitoes are not the main vectors for Zika virus transmission. Anopheles mosquitoes are known for transmitting malaria, not Zika.
Culex mosquitoes are not the main vectors for Zika virus transmission. Culex mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, but they are not significant carriers of Zika virus.
Aedes aegypti is the main vector for Zika virus transmission. This mosquito species is highly responsible for spreading Zika to humans, especially in urban areas.
Aedes albopictus is also a vector for Zika virus transmission. It is another Aedes mosquito species that can transmit the virus, but it is less efficient in some regions compared to Aedes aegypti.
Choice A rationale:
Anopheles mosquitoes are not the main vectors for Zika virus transmission. Anopheles mosquitoes are known for transmitting malaria, not Zika.
Choice B rationale:
Culex mosquitoes are not the main vectors for Zika virus transmission. Culex mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus, but they are not significant carriers of Zika virus.
Choice C rationale:
Aedes aegypti is the main vector for Zika virus transmission. This mosquito species is highly responsible for spreading Zika to humans, especially in urban areas.
Choice D rationale:
Aedes albopictus is also a vector for Zika virus transmission. It is another Aedes mosquito species that can transmit the virus, but it is less efficient in some regions compared to Aedes aegypti.
Choice E rationale:
Anobium mosquitoes are not vectors for Zika virus transmission. Anobium mosquitoes are associated with wood-boring beetles and are not involved in the transmission of Zika virus.