Which Mosquito Causes Yellow Fever?
August 12, 2023 | by Yashaswi Pathakamuri | Posted in FAQ's
The mosquito species primarily responsible for transmitting yellow fever is the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This mosquito is also known for transmitting other diseases such as dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. Yellow fever is a viral disease caused by the yellow fever virus (YFV), and it is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.