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Detailed explanation-1: -Aedes aegypti primarily transmits four viruses that have had the greatest impact on human health, including yellow fever virus (YFV), dengue fever (DENV), chikungunya, and ZIKV. As shown in Figure 1, mosquitos take 5–8 days to develop from eggs via larva to pupa and another 3 days to become adults (31).

Detailed explanation-2: -Zika virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti in tropical regions. Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle pain. Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected mosquito. Prevent Zika by avoiding mosquito bites. Zika can cause birth defects and is linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Detailed explanation-4: -Zika is a virus that is usually spread by infected mosquitoes. Not all mosquitoes carry the Zika virus, and not every person bitten by an infected mosquito will get Zika.

Detailed explanation-5: -Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.