Chikungunya is caused by the Chikungunya virus, which belongs to the Alphavirus genus. It is transmitted to humans primarily through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Therefore, the pathogen for Chikungunya is a virus, not bacteria.
Select the incorrect set of "the Typical Vector - Disease caused - Type of Pathogen".
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Diseases and Treatment (Major Infectious Diseases: Causes, Transmission, Symptoms, and Prevention)
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