The Mosquito is Necessary for the Spread Of

Question

The mosquito is necessary for the spread of
A) HIV
B) West Nile virus
C) severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
D) mad cow disease

Accepted Answer

The mosquito is necessary for the spread of West Nile virus, as it serves as a vector for the virus to be transmitted from infected birds to humans and other animals. Mosquitoes do not play a role in the spread of HIV, SARS, or mad cow disease.