Question

Consider the following statements: 

1. Dengue is a protozoan disease transmitted by mosquitoes. 

2. Retro-orbital pain is not a symptom of dengue. 

3. Skin rash and bleeding from nose and gums are some of the symptoms of dengue. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3

Answer 1

(b) Dengue viruses are transmitted to humans through the bites of infective female Aedes mosquito. The symptoms of disease is characterized by high fever, severe muscle pain, joint pain and rashes in body.