Question

The vector of breakbone fever is
A) Culex
B) Aedes
C) Anopheles
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Breakbone fever is known by the name Dengue Fever. It is caused by the dengue virus. The onset of symptoms is after 6-10 days past infection. Humans are the primary host. Non primates act as the carriers. It takes approximately two to seven days to fully recover. In extreme cases it can cause haemorrhage also.

Complete Answer:
Even though there are many species of mosquito, Dengue virus is transmitted by the female mosquito Aedes aegypti. Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes which carry the dengue virus, which has four varied serotypes to infect humans. The serotypes mentioned above denote a group of microorganisms that are exceptionally closely associated. These microorganisms can only be differentiated due to presence of dissimilar antigens (the alien unit that affects the body and makes us produce antibodies) which prompt the body to form some dissimilar antibodies.
Dengue cases are more common in subtropical and therefore the tropical regions of our planet, including our country.
Culex mosquito is a vector of Japanese encephalitis.
Anopheles mosquito is a vector of Malaria.

So, the correct answer is Option B.

Additional Information:
Some of the sign and symptoms of dengue fever are
Fatigue.
Diarrhoea and vomiting.
Bleeding from nose
Severe joint and muscle pain
Fatigue, Nausea, and Vomiting.
A sudden drop in blood pressure.
Multiple rashes.
Pain behind the eyes with extreme headaches.
Weakness with high fever for 3-7 days.
Diagnosis is usually done by isolating the virus, testing serum samples, checking total RBC count, platelet count and other physical examination methods.
Treatment:
The patient should take proper bed rest especially during the times when the fever is at its peak.
To avoid this illness, ensure your surroundings are freed from any water logging issues because the Aedes mosquito prefers to breed in stagnant clean water that would be found easily nearby our habitats.
Until now, no vaccine has been developed to forestall Dengue virus. The sole prevention is to avoid mosquito bites.
Cover your skin by wearing pants, and long-sleeved shirts.
Use of mosquito repellents, traps, and nets.
Keep all the doors and windows closed especially at dawn, dusk, and early evening to avoid the entry of Dengue mosquitoes.