Yellow Fever | PGI MCQ

True about yellow fever 

A. I.P. is 10-14 days 
B. Transmitted by Aedes. 
C. It is found in Asia. 
D. Incidence is increased by humidity. 
E. It is a Flavivirus

The Answer is. (B) Transmitted by Aedes; (D) Incidence is increased by humidity; (E) Itis a Flavivirus

* Yellow fever is caused by Flavivirus and is endemic in Africa and America.

* It is prevalent in Africa and SouthAmerica.

* Yellow fever is transmitted by Aedes aegypti.

* Incubation period is 3-6 days.

* A temperature 24° C or over is required for multiplication of virus in mosquito.