The correct answer is Female Aedes Mosquito Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The carrier of the dengue virus is the Female Aedes Mosquito. • The Aedes mosquito is also known to transmit other diseases such as Zika virus, chikungunya, and yellow fever. • The mosquito gets infected when it bites a person already infected with the dengue virus. • Once infected, the mosquito can transmit the virus to other humans through bites. • The Aedes mosquito typically bites during the early morning and late afternoon, making these times high risk for dengue transmission. Related Concepts: • Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has rapidly spread in all regions of WHO in recent years. • The virus responsible for causing dengue is called Dengue virus (DENV), and there are four DENV serotypes, meaning that it is possible to be infected four times. • Severe dengue, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, was first recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. • There is no specific treatment for dengue/severe dengue, but early detection and access to proper medical care lowers fatality rates below 1%. • Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to prevent dengue. This includes using mosquito repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and ensuring that water containers are covered to prevent mosquito breeding.