This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Microbiology
Which of the following is the vector for Zika virus? 
Select and explain. 
A. Aedes aegypti, B. Culex tritaeniorhynchus, C. Phlebotomus papatasil, D. Anopheles
A: Aedes aegypti
Answer: A: Aedes aegypti 
Explanation: Zika Virus Zika virus (RNA virus) is flavivirus. Reservoir- monkeys Vector - Aedes aegyptii Transmission Transplacental and sexual transmission Transfusion of blood and blood products, organ transplantation. Clinical Features Mainly asymptomatic; 10-15% have symptoms of dengue fever-like illness. Clinical symptoms are similar to Chikungunya. Influenza-like clinical signs includingfever,headache, and malaise. Amaculopapular rash, conjunctivitis,myalgia, andahralgiausually happen. Diagnosis Zika virus RNA is generally detectable inserum, whole blood and/or urineduring the acute phase of infection and up to2 weeksfollowing the onset of symptoms. Complications Newborn baby of infected mother may have GBS and microcephaly.