Dengue Fever Prevention Quiz

Which stage of the mosquito life cycle is responsible for transmitting dengue fever to humans?

• Egg stage

• Adult stage

• Larval stage

• Pupal stage

What is the primary benefit of adding oil to stagnant water in the context of mosquito control?

• It attracts mosquitoes to lay more eggs.

• It blocks the breathing tubes of larvae and pupae, causing them to die.

• It provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

• It enhances the growth of mosquito larvae.

Why might pouring out stagnant water be an effective method to control mosquito populations?

• It attracts more mosquitoes to the area.

• It provides more space for mosquitoes to breed.

• It prevents mosquitoes from laying eggs.

• It increases the number of mosquitoes.

What is a limitation of using mosquito nets as a method to prevent dengue fever?

• They are ineffective against adult mosquitoes.

• They attract more mosquitoes.

• They only work while you are sleeping under them.

• They are too expensive to use.

Why is avoiding areas with dengue outbreaks not always a feasible prevention method?

• Mosquitoes cannot fly long distances.

• Dengue fever is not transmitted by mosquitoes.

• It is not always possible to avoid or move away from outbreak areas.

• Dengue outbreaks are rare.