GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
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The Zika virus is spread by-
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Pigs
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Birds
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Mosquitoes
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Goats
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus). These are the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, genus Flavivirus. Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (Ae. aegypti and Ae.
Detailed explanation-3: -Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria. Employers should protect workers and workers should protect themselves from diseases spread by mosquitoes.
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