Yellow fever is characterized by all of the following except
A) carrier is sand fly
B) reservoir is monkey
C) vaccine is available
D) limited to tropical areas of Central & South America and Africa

Question

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Yellow fever is not transmitted by sand flies, but by mosquitoes. The virus is maintained in a complex cycle involving mosquitoes and non-human primates, primarily monkeys. A vaccine for yellow fever is widely available and recommended for travelers to areas where the disease is endemic, including parts of Central & South America and sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, the correct option is A, which is the opposite of the statement given in the question.

Yellow Fever Is Characterized by All of the Following Except