UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Zika virus is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, the same vector that transmits dengue (statement 1 correct). Zika is also known to spread through sexual contact, making statement 2 correct as well.

Topics: health and diseases, science and technology, vector-borne diseases, zika virus